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Definition of MS

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is a CNS inflammatory disease of largely white matter disseminated over space (the CNS) and time (episodic / remitting / recurring.)

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What is MS Characterized by?

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by relapsing and remitting, or progressive , neurologic deficits in multiple areas of the CNS over time

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Epidemiology of MS (5)

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Age at onset= 15 to 45 years
Gender= 70% women
Geography= Prevalence increases with latitude
Incidence= 8,500 - 10,000 new cases per year
US prevalence= 400,000 (1/1000)

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Epidemiology based on Family (3)

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30 % assoc in identical twins
5% assoc in first degree relatives
Increased chance of disease if patient spent the 1st 15 yrs of there life in northern latitudes

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4 types of MS

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Relapsing Remitting (RRMS) most common

Secondary Progressive (SPMS) occurs after 5-10 yrs in many patients with continued worsening but no clear exacerbations

Primary Progressive (PPMS)

Progressive –Relapsing (PRMS) least common

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Likely locations of plaques associated with MS?

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Likely locations of plaques are optic nerve, spinal cord, brainstem, juxtacortical and corpus callosum

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Relapsing/Remitting MS

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Episodes of acute worsening with recovery and a stable course between relapses

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Secondary Progressive MS

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Gradual neurologic deterioration with or without superimposed acute relapses in a pt who previously had RRMS

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Primary Progressive MS

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Gradual nearly continuous neurologic deteriorations from the onset of symptoms

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Clinical Presentation of MS (5)

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Weakness in the limbs may appear as loss of speed, dexterity, fatigue or gait troubles
Exercise induced weakness is characteristic of MS
diplopia
optic neuritis
hyperreflexia

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Internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) (4)

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coordination of eye movements requires a tract called the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF)
Lesions of the MLF create an ipsilateral adducting deficit
The contralateral eye has an abducting nystagmus
loss of central vision in a young person

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Sensory Symptoms of MS (7)

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paresthesias, hypesthesia, pain (esp hemibody numbness: ½ face, arm leg)
Ataxia
Cognitive dysfunction: memory issues, slower processing
Depression
Sexual Dysfunction
Vertigo

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Hypesthesia

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decreased sensation

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Allodynia

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pain on touch (RSD)

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Hyperpathia

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abnormally high subjective response to pain

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Paresthesia

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burning, itching, tingling without apparent cause

Not evoked by touch

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How does a pt present with optic neuritis? (7)

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  1. Decrease Visual Acuity – Pt may describe dimming of vision.
  2. Painful presentation, about 80%
  3. If inflammation at head of optic nerve, there will be a blurring of the boarder of the optic nerve.
  4. . Color (red) desaturation: picked up with red object testing covering each eye in turn. Cross 5. Cover Test, or use Ishihara plates
  5. Rarely bilateral
  6. Only 20% of Optic Neuritis will become MS
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Retrobulbar Neuritis

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If inflammation is far behind optic nerve head the nerve will appear normal

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Treat optic neuritis by?

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IV steroids

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Genitourinary symptoms in MS (6)

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Urinary retention
Urgency
Frequency
Can lead to chronic retention  self cath, suprapubic cath
UTI’s are a problem, pts develop sepsis
Rates of male impotence in MS is about 30%

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Lhermitte’s Phenomenon (2)

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Shock-like sensation traveling down the spine with neck flexion
Pathophysiology: Mechanical stimulation of demyelinated axons can generate action potentials.

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Uhthoff’s Phenomenon (2)

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Classically described as a decrease in visual acuity with a rise in body temperature
Pathophysiology: ‘warmth” activates the Na+/K+ pump

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Syndromes strongly associated with MS?

Under 40 and Over 40

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In Young Patients (Under 40) 
Bilateral trigeminal neuralgia
Acute optic neuritis 
Acute urinary retention or incontinence
Impotence in males
Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia
Bands of numbness or paresthesias

In Older Patients (Over 40)
Progressive painless spastic paraparesis
Abnormal gait
Bladder dysfunction

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When we can make a diagnosis of MS

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New signs and symptoms need to last for at least 24 hrs to be considered a new attack
If we count objective lesions as evidence of an attack (hyperreflexia/ataxia/blindness etc..)and symptoms without physical evidence of an attack (numbness, cognitive loss etc..) There should be 2 attacks to make the diagnosis

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If there are not 2 attacks What Additional evidence is necessary?
Spinal fluid abnormalities (high cell WBC -high protein-oligoclonal bands (antibodies to a variety of antigens) IgG index (another antibody test ) MRI (the gold standard) showing new lesions which in the first 8 weeks enhance with and without Gadolinium (gad) This dye shows breaks in the blood brain barrier=enhancement
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characteristic presentations (5) which are likely to be associated with MS?
1. optic neuritis 2. brainstem syndrome 3. Cerebellar syndrome 4. spinal cord syndrome 5. bilateral trigeminal neuralgia
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the typical example of Brainstem Syndrome?
Intranuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) in which there is unilateral adduction loss and contra lateral abducting nystagmus
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Cerebellar Syndrome symptoms
unilateral or truncal ataxia (loss of coordination: heel/shin, finger to nose)
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Spinal cord syndrome symptom
unilateral or bilateral loss of pyramidal tract function (weakness and spasticity later) and or sensory dysfunction (commonly a sensory level on the trunk)
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What are some Ddx for MS? (5)
1. Transverse Myelitis 2. Devics Disease 3. Optic Neuritis 4. B12 Deficiency 5. Seizures 6. SLE 7. Meningitis
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9 Lab Tests to Perform for MS
``` B12 -& Methylmalonic acid high is abnl ANA, RF Lyme Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) (sarcoid) TSH, T4 SSA, SSB (Sjogren) RPR ESR and CRP Vitamin D level ```
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Importance of doing an MRI? (6)
``` Monitoring treatment effect Diagnosis CIS CDMS (clinically definite) Standardized criteria Predicting disability ```
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MS Symptomatic Treatment (3)
Physical and emotional support Pharmacologic and therapy to address spasticity PT for gait issues
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MS Treatment--- Meds
Anti-inflammatory therapy (IV Steroids)= methylprednisolone--- acute tx Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT)- Decrease Relapses and Delay Disability---chronic tx Immunomodulating drugs (i.e.. Betaseron) Immunosuppresive agents
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Standard Platform Drugs ABCR for MS
A= Avonex IM injection weekly interferon Beta type 1-A B=Betaseron Sub Q injection alt day interferon Beta type 1-B C=Copaxone = Glatiramir acetate SubQ injection daily not a interferon R=Rebif Sub Q injection alt day interferon Beta type 1-A
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What are the 3 new oral drugs for MS
Gilenya Ticfedera Abagio
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Abagio
Dimethyl fumerate | GI side effects are common
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Ticfedera
= Teriflunomide Immunosuppressor Contraindicated in pregnancy
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Gilenya
= Fingolimod Contraindications: Heart block/ Macular eye disease/ Iritis Concerns: Asthma/Diabetes MUST be immune to varicella (check titer)
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Relapse/ Exacerbation of MS (3)
Focal disturbance of function >24 hr Occur about once a year in untreated patients Always look for concurrent infection to R/O pseudo-exacerbation
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Adherence of Medication for MS patients?
Medication for chronic illness is only taken by 50-60% of patients as prescribed. After 6 months, between 9-27% of MS patients have discontinued therapy.
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How do we measure the MS? (3)
cognitive dysfunction lesion load sustained disability
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Fatigue Scale (9)
1. My motivation is lower when I am fatigued. 2. Exercise brings on my fatigue. 3. I am easily fatigued. 4. Fatigue interferes with my physical functioning. 5. Fatigue causes frequent problems for me. 6. My fatigue prevents sustained physical functioning. 7. Fatigue interferes with carrying out certain duties and responsibilities. 8. Fatigue is among my three most disabling symptoms. 9. Fatigue interferes with my work, family, or social life.
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Treatment options for managing fatigue?
``` Exercise, PT, OT (energy conservation) Amantadine (dopamine positive effects) Modafinil (Provigil) Stimulants (Amphetamines) Anti-depressants (SSRI, Tricyclics, Effexor, Welbutrin) ```
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mental health and MS (3)
suicide depression functional status
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3 triggers for pseudoexacerbation?
infection poor inadequate sleep systemic illness
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Acute MS treatment
Initial options include IV steroids (one gram methylprednisolone daily for 5 days) Complications Acutely: include elevated sugar, mood changes Chronically: peptic ulcers, bleeding, osteopenia, cataracts, infections, wt. gain, avascular necrosis May be repeated in one month as a one day dose (monthly pulse steroids)
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Why Choose Tysabri over Gilenya?
Because Gilenya has precautions with use in Diabetes | Pt noncompliant with alt day injections and elects once a month infusion with few side effects
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Identification, Causation, Alleviation, and Prevention (ICAP) of symptoms in patients with MS
Identify the symptoms that arise during various stages of the disease Symptoms result in disability and have a negative effect on the QOL Early symptomatic intervention may mitigate risks of later morbidity Examples – cognitive impairment, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel issues Causation – result of disease itself or a secondary consequence Patients with MS often blame all of their symptoms on MS

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