MS - mobility powerpoint Flashcards
________ _______ is a slow, demyelinating disease that affects the nerves and the myelin sheath; and affects the entire body. This disease is considered an autoimmune disorder because the CNS is being attacked + damaged.
multiple sclerosis
what are the 8 risk factors of developing MS?
-EBV
-Caucasian
-female
-genetics
-obesity
-smoking
-vitamin D deficiency
-living in cold places
-vision problems
-muscle spasms/ tremors
-fatigue
-heightened emotions
-behavioral changes
-lack of focus/ concentration
-learning/ memory issues
-mobility/ balance issues
-chronic pain
-incontinence/ constipation
-electric shock when moving neck
-numbness/ tingling
-sexual problems
These are all s/s of what?
MS
when diagnosing MS, blood tests and a spinal tap are used to _____ ____ other causes of symptoms, not a definitive diagnosis of MS.
rule out
When getting an MRI, it is used to look for damage of the _______ _______ when MS is a possible diagnosis.
myelin sheath
does MS have a cure?
no
What is RIS (radiologically isolated syndrome)?
this is where a patient has lesions/ damage present to the myelin sheath, but they do not have any symptoms
which kind of MS is being described?
-attacks of worsening neurologic function (relapses)
-periods of partial or complete recovery periods (remissions)
-drug therapies can be helpful
RRMS - relapsing remitting MS
which kind of MS is being described?
-can progress from RRMS
-the disease is steadily worsening
-may or may not have some relapses or remissions
SPMS - secondary progressive MS
which kind of MS is being described?
-slowly progressing/ worsening
-drug therapy won’t be affective
PPMS - primary progressive MS
which kind of MS is being described?
-disease worsening with NO remissions, but occasional relapses of impaired neurological function
PRMS - progressive relapsing MS
