Can MS go away by itself?

In primary progressive MS, symptoms gradually worsen and accumulate over several years, and there are no periods of remission, though people often have periods where their condition appears to stabilise.
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Can MS symptoms go away on their own?

Your symptoms might go away on their own if they're mild. Even so, let your doctor know what's going on. Treating symptoms can shorten your flare-ups and help you recover faster. The goal is to bring down the inflammation that caused your symptoms.
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Can MS go into remission without medication?

Mild symptoms such as slight numbness, a pins-and-needles feeling, or periods of fatigue may not need treatment. If your relapse doesn't drastically affect your daily life, the flare-up will usually get better on its own.
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Can MS be temporary?

Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS)

In remissions, all symptoms may disappear or some symptoms may continue and become permanent. However, during those periods, the disease does not seem to progress.
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How quickly do MS symptoms go away?

Most symptoms develop abruptly, within hours or days. These attacks or relapses of MS typically reach their peak within a few days at most and then resolve slowly over the next several days or weeks so that a typical relapse will be symptomatic for about eight weeks from onset to recovery. Resolution is often complete.
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Multiple Sclerosis - How I Knew I Had MS



Can MS be mild forever?

Cognition tests showed only mild impairment in three patients. Researchers said the study suggests that “it is not uncommon for people with relapsing MS “to have only mild or no physical or cognitive dysfunction approximately three decades after clinical onset.” MS may have a bimodal progression, the team said.
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What triggers MS?

Multiple sclerosis is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking the brain and nerves. It's not clear why this happens but it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
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Can you live with MS without medication?

A small number of people with MS have only mild disease and do well without treatment. But many get worse over time. Medicines can reduce the severity of attacks of relapsing-remitting MS and how often you have them.
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Can I live a normal life with MS?

You may have to adapt your daily life if you're diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but with the right care and support many people can lead long, active and healthy lives.
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What if MS is not treated?

With MS, when you don't stay with your treatment, there's the chance that the disease will continue unchecked. That means your immune system can go on causing inflammation and damage in your central nervous system. And “time is brain”: If there's damage, it can be permanent -- you may not get that function back.
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Why is Benadryl great for multiple sclerosis?

Diphenhydramine, sold as Benadryl, is a type of antihistamine that can help reduce the likelihood or severity of an allergic reaction to a multiple sclerosis (MS) infusion treatment. Antihistamines block histamines, chemicals made by white blood cells that cause allergy symptoms such as itchy skin, rash, and hives.
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How can I heal myself from MS?

There's currently no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), but medicines and other treatments can help control the condition and ease some of the symptoms. Treatment for MS depends on the stage of the disease and the specific symptoms the person has. It may include: treating relapses of MS symptoms (with steroids)
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What can stop MS progression?

Protect nerves from damage

These include clearing up debris left over from myelin attacks, making sure nerves have the energy they need, and improving transport of important molecules in the nerves. By finding treatments that prevent nerve loss, we could slow or stop the progression of MS.
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When does MS usually start?

MS can occur at any age, but onset usually occurs around 20 and 40 years of age. However, younger and older people can be affected. Sex. Women are more than 2 to 3 times as likely as men are to have relapsing-remitting MS .
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Can stress cause multiple sclerosis?

Exposure to stress has long been suspected as a factor that can aggravate MS. There are many studies showing that among people diagnosed with MS, stressful life events are associated with a significant increase in risk of MS exacerbation in the weeks or months following onset of the stressor.
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Is walking good for MS?

Research tells us exercise can help you manage multiple sclerosis symptoms, including fatigue, and problems with balance and walking. Exercising can also: improve your mood. improve your overall health when your MS is mild.
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What helps MS symptoms naturally?

What are alternative treatments, and which are part of CAM?
  1. Maintain a healthy diet. ...
  2. Drink cranberry juice. ...
  3. Maintain healthy vitamin and mineral levels. ...
  4. Vitamin D and calcium help maintain bone strength.
  5. Vitamins B6 and B12 provide energy.
  6. Biotin helps nourish hair, skin and nails.
  7. Vitamin C helps prevent UTIs.
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Why are so many people getting MS?

Although more people are being diagnosed with MS today than in the past, the reasons for this are not clear. Likely contributors include greater awareness of the disease, better access to medical care and improved diagnostic capabilities. There is no definitive evidence that the rate of MS is generally on the increase.
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What foods cause MS flare ups?

7 Foods to Avoid When You Have MS
  • Saturated Fats. Saturated fats come primarily from animal products and by-products, such as red meat and full-fat dairy, and are also found in foods that contain palm oil or coconut oil. ...
  • Trans Fats. ...
  • Cow's Milk. ...
  • Sugar. ...
  • Sodium. ...
  • Refined Carbs. ...
  • Gluten.
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Who is at high risk for MS?

Several studies have shown that obesity in childhood and adolescence, particularly in girls, increased the risk of later developing MS. Other studies have shown that obesity in early adulthood may also contribute to an increased risk of developing MS.
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Is MS always terminal?

A MS diagnosis is not a death sentence, because it can be controlled and stay in remission. However, in some cases, worsening symptoms can lead to a number of disabilities. Although the illness is not fatal, complications from MS can contribute to a person's death.
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Can early MS be reversed?

There is no cure for multiple sclerosis. Treatment typically focuses on speeding recovery from attacks, reducing new radiographic and clinical relapses, slowing the progression of the disease, and managing MS symptoms. Some people have such mild symptoms that no treatment is necessary.
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How can I slow down MS naturally?

Fish oil. Oily fish, such as mackerel and salmon, contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and other healthful fats. Studies show that fish oil supplementations can reduce the rate of MS relapses, lessen inflammation, and improve the overall quality of life in people with MS.
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