Multiple Sclerosis Center
The Center for Neurosciences’ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center provides comprehensive, collaborative care to our MS patients. Our team works together to help patients manage the disease as well as the impact it can have on daily life.
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that occurs when the body’s own immune system attacks the thin lining that covers nerve fibers (myelin) in the brain and spinal cord, causing scarring. This scarring disrupts the communication between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
Some of the most common symptoms of MS are:
- Numbness
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Walking, balance or coordination problems
- Fatigue
- Emotional changes and memory problems
- Vision problems
While there is no cure for MS, medications are available to help slow the progression of the disease, treat flare-ups and manage symptoms. Because MS can vary widely from person to person, our caring team of experts work with each individual patient to arrive at a treatment plan designed specifically to meet their needs.
Symptoms of MS, like fatigue, sensitivity to heat, memory problems and disability can impact many aspects of the patient’s daily lives. We spend time with our patients to learn about their challenges, listen to their fears and help them develop strategies to maintain the best possible work and family life.