At this moment, multiple sclerosis cannot be cured. Sure,
various treatments show promise for slowing the progression of this chronic
neurological condition. Various experts claim some medications can minimize the
frequency of MS exacerbations, flare-ups, and relapses (which may or may not
all be the same thing, depending upon whom you ask).
But a total remedy, which stops MS in its tracks, is not yet
available. Also, no current solution seems to be able to reverse existing
damage from this disease. Brain and spinal lesions are likely to linger, at
least until someone comes up with a way to treat them.
No one even seems to be able to pinpoint exactly what causes
MS. Theories abound – from childhood illnesses to head injuries to circulatory
system issues to rogue viruses to autoimmune problems to genetics to diet and
nutrition to all sorts of other possibilities.
Still, science marches on.
That’s where the
zooming comes in.
Medical research is showing tremendous promise for answering
multiple sclerosis and other yet-incurable diseases. Do we dare hope the MS
MonSter may be crushed during our lifetimes? Maybe someday, multiple sclerosis
will be ancient history.
Related item/s:
- Beating the MonSter: Can music ease chronic pain?
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- Don't argue with me about my disease
- Medical math: Baffled by health care billing
- MSers sometimes gotta laugh at ourselves
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Thanks for the enlightening posts this month. More than ever, I am praying for the cure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the journey you are on. I watched my brother-in-law deal with it and it isn't fun. Hoping that somewhere, someone figures it out. Have a great rest of the weekend.
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