Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Question 1

What is MS?

Answer 1

• MS is a chronic, progressive degenerative disease of the nervous system

Question 2

What part of the nervous system is affected?

Answer 2

• The problem is with the demyelinization of the white matter of the brain and spinal cord

Question 3

Is there a cure for MS?

Answer 3

– NO CURE

Question 4

Signs & symptoms of MS?

Answer 4

• Muscle spams
• Nystagmus (involuntary movement of the eye)
• Weakness
• Bladder/ bowel dysfunction
• Numbness in the extremities
• Visual
  disturbances

Question 5

What meds are prescribed?

Answer 5

• Baclofen (Lioresal) (Anti-spasmodic)

- Corticosteroids (given for the # of time a client experiences exacerbated symptom)

Question 6

MS NC

Answer 6

• Regular bladder bowel program
  - Avoid stressful situations
  - Eat well-balanced diet
  - Initiate speech/physical therapy
  - Remove safety hazards in the home