Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple Sclerosis

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the most common immune-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Pathologically characterized by multifocal areas of demyelination with loss of oligodendrocytes, astroglial scarring and Axonal injury

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Test of choice in dx MS

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MRI

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Characteristic lesions of MS

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Cerebral or spinal plaque

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Requirement for diagnosis of MS

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demonstration of central nervous system lesion in time and space, based on either clinical findings alone or a combination of clinical and MRI findings

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Dissemination in space

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on MRI one or more T2 lesion in at least two of four MS typical regions (periventricular, juxtacortical, indratentorial, spinal cord) OR a different clinical attack implicating a different central nervous system site

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Dissemination in time

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on MRI simultaneous presence of asymptomatic gandolinium enhancing and nonenhancing lesions at any time OR a new t2 and or gadolinium enhancing lesion on follow up MRI with reference of a baseline scan OR by the development of a second attack

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Patients with two or more attacks who have objective clinical evidence of one lesion need evidence of

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dissemination in space

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Patients with one attack who have objective clinical evidence of two or more lesions need evidence of

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dissemination in time

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Lumbar puncture findings with MS

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Elevation of CSF immunoglobulin relative to other protein compounds, increased igG index

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Features suggestive of MS

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Relapse and remissions. Onset between 15 and 50, optic neuritis, lhermitte sign (electric sensation that travels down your neck and back and also feels present in the arms, legs, fingers, and toes. The pain is usually strongest when you bend your neck forward), internuclear ophthalmoplegia- impairment of horizontal eye movements, fatigue, heat sensitivity (uhthoff phenomenon)

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Features atypical for MS

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steady progression, age before 10, age after 50, cortical deficits such as aphasia, apraxia, neglect. Rigidity, sustained dystonia, convulsions, early dementia, deficit deveoping within minutes

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Clinically isolated syndrome

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the first attack of a disease compatible with MS that exhibits characteristics of inflammatory demyelination but has yet to fulfill MS diagnostic criteria, if untreated with most likely lead to a diagnosis of MS

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Relapsing-Remitting MS

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clearly defined relapses with full recovery or with sequelae and residual deficit upon recovery None or minimal disease progression. Most will eventually enter progressive.

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Secondary Progressive MS

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initial RRMS followed by progession with or without occasional relapses, minor remission.

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Primary Progressive MS

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Disease progression from the onset with occasional plateuas and temporary minor improvements. 10 percent of adult cases.

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MS is ____ mediated

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immune

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Immune cells are made where

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throughout the body except the brain and spinal cord. Made in the tonsils, thymus, bone marrow, spleen, lymphoid tissue

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Diagnose MS

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clinically

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Nerve damage and myelin loss

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Axons have a protective myelin coating that is necessary for normal conduction of electrical impulses. In MS the immune system destroys the myelin resulting in slowed (not absent)* conduction and exposure of axons. Exposed axons can then be severed causing them to lose nerve function once degraded causing permanent loss of the axon. Results in permanent loss.

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Patho of blood brain barrier breakdown

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BBB prevents the entrance of T cells into the nervous system. infections or virsuses can alter this barrier and make it permeable to T cells. Once it regains integrity after the infection has cleared the T cells are still trapped inside the brain

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Autoimmunology pathio

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Immune system T cells are attacking the nervous system myelin leading to plaques and lesions within the white matter. This destroys oligodendrocytes leading to demyelination, can remyelinate early but not completely and with each attack will lead to further remylination

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Inflammation

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T cells attacking myelin leads to cytokines and antibodies to come and cause inflammation. BBB leaks lead to swelling and activation of macrophages

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Most common initial symptoms of MS

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changes in sensation of arms, legs, face, optic neuritis, weakness, internuclear opyhalmoplegia – nystagmus, eye cannot look inward., unsteady when walking, balance problems

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Lhermitte sign

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Electric sensation run down the back into the limbs by bending the neck forward. Means lesion in the dorsal column of the cervical cord or caudal medulla

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Uhthoff phenomenon

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worsening of neurological symptoms in MS where the body gets overheated from weather, exercise, fever, saunas, hot tubs

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Main symptoms of MS

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fatigue, cognitive impairment, mood swings, depression, optic neuritis, nystagmus, diplopia, dysphagia, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, pain sensation, parasethesias, bowel incontinence, diarrhea or constipation, urinary incontinence or frequency

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Who gets MS

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Diagnosed between 15 and 50, more common in women, caucasians

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Name for early MS lesions showing thinly remylinated axons

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Shadow plaques

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3 tests that help diagnose MS

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MRI, LP spinal fluid, evoked potential

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Diagnostic criteria for MS

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Time and space -- damage has occured in at least two separate areas at two different points in time. Can take months to years to properly diagnose

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What do you need if... 1 clinical attack and evidence of 1 lesion

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DIS -- another lesion or another attack proving it is from a different location and a new time (DIT), DIT need another attack

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1 attack and 2 lesions need

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DIT need another attack

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2 attacks, 1 lesion

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DIS a lesion that is new or an attack showing a new lesion in a new location

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2 attacks, 2 lesions or 1 lesion with a history of a prior attack

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None -- has 2 attacks (DIT) and 2 lesions/hx of lesion in a different place (DIS)

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Dissemination in space

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demonstrated with MRI by one or more t2 lesions in at least two of four places: periventricular, juxtacortical, infratorial or spinal cord --- OR! -- by the development of a further attack implicating a different central nervous system site.

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Dissemination in time

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MRI by the simulataneous presence of asmpyomatic gadolinium-enhancing and nonenhancing lesions at any time -- OR -- a new T2 and/or gandolinium enhancing lesion on a follow up MRI (needed to have a baseline scan) -- OR -- by the development of a second clinical attack

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Positive CSF in MS

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Oligoclonal IgG bands in the CSF or elevated IgG

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Test of choice for MS

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MRI*

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Evoked potential testing

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Electrical events generated in the central nervous system by peripheral stimulation of a sensory organ, tests abnormal nervous system function, detects subclinical lesion in a site remote from a region of clinical diagnosis of multifocal MS and those not easily seen on imagin (optic nerves, dorsal columns)

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LP in MS

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Oligoclonocal banding MAY be seen and can help with the diagnosis as the proteins separate and forms bands. LP is not a requirement in the dx. Can help to rule out other conditions. Elevation of CSF IFF relative to other protein components. igA and igM may also be increased. + test is OCB or increased igG

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RRMS

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85 percent have this --> secondary progressive. Unpredictable attacks which may or may not leave permanent deficits followed by periods of remission

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Clinically Isolated Syndrome

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a first neurological event suggestive of demylination, at high risk for developing definite MS if it is accompanied by multiple, clinically silent asymptomatic lesions on MRI typical of MS

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Primary progressive MS

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Gradual progression of the disease from he onset with no relapses or remissions

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Secondary progressive MS

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Initial RRMS that suddenly begins to decline without periods of remission or replaces, just have the symptoms and get worse

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Progressive relapsing MS

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Steady decline since onset with superimposed attacks

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Some examples of disease modifying drugs

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Fingolimod, Teriflunomide, Alemtuzamab, Mitoxantrone, Natulizaumab

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Relapse management

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Relapse is a new symptom or a sudden worsening of old symptom lasting at least 24 hours and usually accompanied by an objective change in neuro findings. Treat w corticosteroids if it interferes w functioning, a 3-5 day course of methylprednisolone w or w out taper and rehab to restore function following a relapse

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Spasicity mgmt

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Eliminate sources of pain, stretch, ROM, weight bering, cryotherapy, aerobics, EMG feedback, electric stimlation, pool therapy. Meds baclogen intrathecal, Zanaflex, Klonopin, Neurontin

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Procedures with spasicity

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botox, baclofen pump, cryotherapy cool and stretching, tendonontomy, rhizotomy, myelotomy, motor point blocks

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Heat sensitivity

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common in MS. Cold can also occur. Sligh temp elevation can cause worsened symptoms -- pseudoexaccerbation. Cool strategies beneficial during hot weather, exercise, cooking