According to Wikipedia, Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating disease that affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other. MS affects approximately 400,000 people in the US and an estimated 2.5 million worldwide.
Almost any neurological symptom can appear with the disease, and often progresses to physical and cognitive disability and neuropsychiatric disorder. Between attacks, symptoms may go away completely, but permanent neurological problems often occur, especially as the disease advances.
Sadly, there is no known cure for MS. Treatments attempt to return function after an attack, prevent new attacks, and prevent disability. MS medications can have adverse effects or be poorly tolerated, and many patients pursue alternative treatments, despite the lack of supporting scientific study.
How would you like to financially help people with multiple sclerosis? By purchasing a shirt or a mug, you will help support an MS artist and a donation is made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society or to other MS research Groups.
Most t-shirts are at $14.95 or less and there is a variety of categories to choose from. Here is a chance to own a piece of art and contribute to a good cause at the same time.
I have read about this disease before. It is very dangerous. As it is enemy from within! ;(
ReplyDeleteMore and more disease coming out recently. Scary.
ReplyDeletehi happysurfer.. good health info here..
ReplyDeleteactually which is your main blog? u hv 4.. i hv 3 and cannot manage all...
my main one is www.reanaclaire.com
hope to see u there!
Tekkaus, yes, it weakens the body as the disease advances.
ReplyDeleteSuperman, true. Lots of causes - our lifestyle, the food, the environment, occupational hazards, etc.
Hi Reana, thank you.
This is my main blog but feel free to visit the others. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for this post. My father in law (first marriage) had MS. He was "lucky" in that he lived a full life, accomplishing much in his profession and living 82 years. I can't help but wonder how much better the quality of life could have been for him if there had been a cure or at least an effective treatment of symptoms.
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