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Cole WilsonNicole Cauchois
Matt Main
Slows/blocks message between brain & body
Primarily damages the myelin sheath◦ Myelin sheath – material that protects nerve cells
Affects brain and spinal cord thinning or complete loss of myelin sheath Nervous system disease Also known as MS
Muscle weakness Visual disturbance Trouble coordinating Loss of balance
Numbness and prickling Memory problems Tremors Slurred speech Pain/loss of vision
Cause in mostly unknown Could possibly be a metabolically
dependent disease Could be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus Possibly caused by lack of Vitamin D during
childhood Genetic factors play a role in MS
◦ No single gene is responsible
2x as many women are affected than men Over ¼ million affected in the United States Ranges between 2 and 150 people per
100,000 depending on country or population
First symptoms show up between ages 20-40
3 major drugs are available for treatment◦ Known as ABC drugs◦ Only slows down progression of MS
Physical therapy◦ Strengthens and retrains effective muscles
◦ Bee venom◦ Marijuana◦ Vitamins and minerals◦ Tai-chi◦ Echinacea
No way to prevent Good nutrition Lots of rest Avoid
◦ Stress◦ Heat◦ Physical exertion
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