Multiple Sclerosis

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Chronic, progressive, degenerative, autoimmun disorder that affects the myelin sheath and conduction pathways of the CNS

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Onset: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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20-50 yo

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Gender (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Women 2x Risk

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Patho (Multiple Sclerosis)

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T-cells: activated from systemic circ., enter CNS & Stay→ chronic inflammation–> demyelination, scarring, axon damage

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demyelination (Multiple Sclerosis)

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damage to oligodendrocytes

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scarring (Multiple Sclerosis)

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proliferation of astrocytes

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axon damage (Multiple Sclerosis)

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impulses are totally blocked (final)

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gliosis

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sclerosis

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Optic Nerve (CN 2): (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Visual disturbances

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Acoustic Nerve (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Tinnitus, Vertigo,Dysarthria (Speech), dysphagia (Swallowing)

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damage to spinal cord (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Bowel/bladder function loss

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Lhermitt’s Sign:

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specific pain, electric shock that moves from the spine to the legs, occurs with neck flexion

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Relapsing Remitting: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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85%, Acute attack w/ remission & relapse

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Secondary Progressive: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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• Begins as relapsing remitting

* Progressive between flares

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Primary Progressive: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Non-distinct flare, continues to progress, never relapses (mountain)

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Progressive relapsing: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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• Progressive from onset
• Clear relapses
• Distinct flares, continues to progress, never relapses

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Dx: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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No definitive tests
***MRI most distinctive, will see gliosis
Evoked Potential)Testing: Nerve Transmission speeds

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Drug Therapy: (Multiple Sclerosis)

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Interferons (Avonex, Betaseron, Rebif)
Copaxone
Novantrone (IV)
Gilenya 
Tysabri

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blockT cells & prevent immune cell activation; found to decrease flare-ups by 30-40% (MS)
• Admin: injection only
• SE: flu-like (Tylenol or ibuprofen)

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Interferons (Avonex, Betaseron, Rebif)

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Copaxone

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SubQ admin blocks T cells

Tx MS

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Gilenya

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better then interferon agents

Tx MS

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Tysabri:

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Binds to WBC (T cells)- prevents myelin damage; NOT a first like tx→ asc with Fatal viral infection

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Acute exacerbation treatment

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• decrease edema & inflam @ site of demyelination
• ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) IV
• Methylprednisolone (solu-Medrol) IV 1-2 wks
• D/C with prednisone 2-4 wks

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Urinary retention: (MS)

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Cholinergics (Bethanecol)

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Spastic Bladder: (MS)

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Anticholinergics (Ditropan)

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Fatigue (MS)

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Symmetrel, cylert, Ritalin, provigil

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Spasticity (MS)

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Valium, Baclofen

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Bradykinesia (MS)

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Dalfampridine (Ampyr)

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Dalfampridine (Ampyra)

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improves nerve conduction

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Nutritional Therapy: (MS)

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Low fat, gluten free, raw veggies

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Triggers: (MS)

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• illness
• trauma
• immunization
• stress/depression
• temperature extremes

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Bladder control (MS)

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may need to teach self-cath. (if bladder retention), drink (3L/day, times); s/s of UTI, Regular Schedule

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Bowel Control (MS)

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regular schedule, movement, stool softeners

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Coping (MS)

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chronic illness w/ unpredictable course, challenging for patient and support system