Generalized Anxiety Disorder – often called G.A.D (as in Gee Ah Dee not gad). This disorder causes chronic anxiety, even when there is not outward cause of it. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – often   more »

For me, the MS Hug effect, came out from nowhere; I had no real warning; I tried taking 10 mg of Baclofen and one xanax , three times a day; it did not help; I cried alot, since crying helps my autonomic nervous system work better; I also drink hot tea, and I stand in the shower since the steam seems to help me breathe easier; now, I have    more »

However, it is rare for MS to affect the autonomic nervous system, and therefore uncommon for breathing problems to happen as a direct result of loss of this autonomic control. If a breathing problem happens suddenly, it is of the utmost importance   more »

I was diagnosed with MS 4 years ago. I am on Copaxone and I take Provigil as needed for fatigue. My question is this: Within the past year I have at times started having the feeling of not being able to take a deep breath   more »

This is the term for one of the rather strange and weird symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis which can be classed as one of the many invisible symptoms but also as a spasm-type symptom. The derivation of the term   more »

“numbness” or “tingling,” this is one of the MS symptoms that most people seek help for, as it is so common and it is clear that it is a neurological origins (as   more »

If you're like most adults, caffeine is a part of your daily routine. But more than 500 to 600 milligrams of caffeine a day, or about four to seven cups of coffee, can cause restlessness, anxiety, headaches   more »

The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of edema of the lower limbs in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.    more »

Although headaches were once thought to be an infrequent symptom of MS, more recent studies indicate anywhere from Hearing loss is considered an uncommon symptom of MS, although existing studies tracking its prevalence vary Sleep disorders are fairly common in people with MS. One study on sleep While dizziness is common in people with MS, vertigo (sensation of spinning) is less so. One study suggests Although seizures can occur in MS, they are fairly rare. Some studies suggest that seizure incidence Pseudobulbar affect is pathologic laughing and crying, sometimes also called “emotional incontinence”. Some Hearing loss is considered an uncommon symptom of MS, although Sleep disorders are fairly common in people with MS. One   more »

L'Hermitte's Sign

 

L'Hermitte's sign describes electrical buzzing sensations in the limbs and body brought on by movement of the neck. These sensations are known as paraesthesia and include tingling, buzzing, electrical shocks, partial numbness and sharp pains. L'Hermitte's is most often triggered by lowering the head so that the chin touches the chest. The sensations usually only last for a second or two. It has been called the "barber shop" symptom because it is often evoked when the hairdresser asks you to lower your head when he or she shaves the back of your neck.

L'Hermitte's is associated with a number of conditions including arthritis, cervical spondylosis, disc compression, pernicious anaemia, tumours and multiple sclerosis. In many cases, the cause cannot be found.

Because the cervical spinal cord is a frequent target for multiple sclerosis it is a very common symptom of MS. Aproximately two thirds of people with multiple sclerosis experience L'Hermitte's symptom at some point during the course of their disease.

In MS, L'Hermitte's is an indicator of lesions in the cervical spine (the part of spine in the neck). Movement of the neck causes the damaged nerves (the demyelinated neurons) to be stretched and send erroneous signals. The symptoms can occur anywhere below the neck and many people with MS find that it moves around their body from one day to the next.

 

Paroxysmal dystonia and pathological laughter as a first manifestation of multiple Sclerosis Paroxysmal dystonia is an uncommon but well-established feature of multiple sclerosis (MS). Attacks can occur in established MS and may even   more »

Difficulty swallowing food

 

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Food lodges high in my throat and it aspirates into my lungs. How does this happen and what will help....   more »