MS Gallop for a cure
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Did you know that MS doesn't just affect
adults, age 25 and up? There are now cases
of MS affecting children, ages 2 and up! This
is a non-discriminating disease! It can affect
anyone at anytime. This is why we need your
help, so a cure can be found.
What is MS you ask? Well, Multiple Sclerosis,
otherwise known as MS, is a debilitating
disease that affects the nerves of the patient.
Here is a list of various problems the MS
patient lives with:
Of course, symptoms depend on which parts
of the brain and spinal cord are damaged and
how bad the damage is. Early symptoms may
include:
Muscle problems—You may feel weak and
stiff, and your limbs may feel heavy. You may
drag your leg when you walk. You may drop
things more than usual and be less
coordinated.
Balance problems—You may feel lightheaded
or dizzy or feel like you're spinning.
As MS gets worse, you may have tremors and
pain and feel stiff when you move. You may
have problems with controlling urination,
swallowing, and thinking clearly. MS can lead
to depression.
Many people with MS are sensitive to heat.
Hot temperatures, a fever, a hot shower, or
too much exercise can make their symptoms
worse until they cool down.
MS is very unpredictable. Symptoms may
suddenly get worse with no warning, or you
may go for years without any problems.
What does a person with MS look like? Are
they different?
A person with MS looks like anyone else.
They do the same things that
anyone else can do, most of the time.
One of the “MYTHS” of MS is that it is
contagious. This is NOT true.
"Patty D"
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