What is the difference between sclerosis and multiple sclerosis?

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And what happens with the person if it has sclerosis?
T Bill S:
No it's Sclerose (Sclerosis in Latin) of the SIG's.
I think it's got to be involved with the muscles.
I like to know if it's the begining of MS?
Together with discushernia, Arthrose AND Scoliosis.
Hi there.. there are many types of sclerosis, since sclerosis means scar. The is sclerosis of the liver and muscular to name two. If there is a sclerosis on the brain it it MS. on the spinal column then it could be MS or transverse myelitis.

I myself have MS, and there is so much out there, its hard to know what will really happen.

I hope you find whatever answers you need.  (+ info)

What is the difference between Scoliosis and Multiple Sclerosis?

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One of my good friends has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. However, after researching her autoimmune disease, she believes she has Scoliosis. After reviewing both of the a. diseases, her symptoms definitely fit more into the Scoliosis category. Still though, I am having a difficult time distinguishing between the two.
Update: Thank you for the responses but I assume I should be more specific. How may I decide which autoimmune d. my friend has? (Doctor would be the best option but at the current moment, money is an issue.)
You cannot tell what autoimmune disease your friend has unless you have a PhD in immunology. Multiple sclerosis can only be diagnosed by taking a picture of the brain and seeing if there is a certain type of lesion in the brain. Successive pictures (called MRIs) must be taken. Multiple sclerosis cannot be diagnosed by symptoms alone since there are at least 50 symptoms of varying degrees of intensity that a person with MS can have. All these symptoms mimic other diseases and conditions. Even neurologists have a very difficult time diagnosing it. I have multiple sclerosis. It took my neurologist ten years to make a definitive diagnosis. Scoliosis and multiple sclerosis have absolutely nothing to do with one another. They are not in any way similar to one another. They don't share one symptom. One is a correctable bone malformation. The other is a immunological disease that affects the nerves.  (+ info)

What is the natural cure for Diabetes and Multiple sclerosis?

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You always hear about natural cures for diseases, but you never hear of what they are or even the treatments. I've heard there is a natural cure for Herpes, diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, and hypertension, but no one ever seems to know what they are, or where they can be found. I have even read that book 'Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About' by Kevin Trudeau and he just beats around the bush. Is there anyone out there with solid evidence and answers?
I am sure that if there was solid evidence backed by real proof of natural cures for diseases that _many_ healthcare professionals would be talking about them, they would be in respected journals, even the so-called 'evil' pharmaceutical companies would be manufacturing 'enhanced', 'safer', 'more effective' natural cures. Just look at all the various companies that make different kinds of Vitamin C, Rosehips, Iron pills, and the like for your local grocery store.

IMHO, I think you're best bet is to work with a professional doctor.

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Be cautious when referencing Kevin Trudeau's "Natural Cures They Don't Want You To Know About." Do a little reading on this guy, then decide for yourself. Personally, I think he's a huckster out to make a buck using ridiculous claims backed by pseudo-science and possibly outright untruths .. but that's just my opinion .. and some other people like doctors, respected journalists, etc.

Analysis of Kevin Trudeau's "Natural Cures" Infomercial (2004) by Stephen Barrett, M.D.
http://www.infomercialwatch.org/tran/trudeau.shtml

Wikipedia entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Cures_%22They%22_Don't_Want_You_To_Know_About

Kevin Trudeau Banned from Infomercials
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/09/trudeaucoral.htm

20/20 Report "King Con? Bestselling Author Selling Questionable Cures to the Desperate and Gullible"
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=1527774

Skeptic's Dictionary
http://skepdic.com/trudeau.html  (+ info)

Is there a condition other than tuberous sclerosis that has a side effect of hypomelanotic macules?

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Since my baby was born, he has had shaking and jerking episodes. He had a seizure at 3 weeks that lasted a minute or two. The neurologist said that the light colored patches on his body are called hypomelonotic macules. Since he has also had seizures, he feels that he may have a mild case of tuberous sclerosis. He also says that 50% of people with seizures do show signs on the battery of tests that are given to determine a cause(MRI, EEG and CAT scan. Tuberous Sclerosis does not have cure and is in the clinical stages of study so the treatment is in the preliminary stage. I would just like to know if there are any other conditions that would have these signs.
For help with the clinical signs of Tuberous Sclerosis, as well as loads of supportive information, visit the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance:

http://www.tsalliance.org/

Your computer (or anybody else's) can help find a cure for Tuberous Sclerosis! For information, visit Community TSC:

http://www.childhooddiseases.org  (+ info)

What in the world is mesiotemporal sclerosis?

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I've got a report that says someone that had an MRI has findings that are consistent with right mesiotemporal sclerosis & I need to know what the heck it is so I can explain it to them or have someone else explain it in a simple way for them to understand.
Lesions (damaged tissue) in the central part of the temporal lobe of the brain (the person probably has seizures).  (+ info)

Where can I find some medical cannabis online for my multiple sclerosis?

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I have multiple sclerosis and cannabis is the only way I can handle living with my condition. Does anyone know where I can find some online? Thanks in advance.
Your doctor should give you a perscription. He can reccomend someone who grows it for medical purposes and if you really need it and can't get a perscription just find a dealer. I've never heard of gettin it online.  (+ info)

Why is is bad for someone with multiple sclerosis to be exposed to high temperatures?

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I understand that symptoms of multiple sclerosis are dramatically increased with increases in external and internal body temperature, however, I can seem to figure out why. If possible a molecular/cellular level explanation that a first year non-bio major college student would understand would be highly appreciated.
Hi Darryl, I have asked my neurologist this very question and she didn't know. The only information I could find on the internet is that the nerves that have lost some of their protective coating (myelin) can no longer transmit communication between the body and the brain when the body heats up from exercise or the ambient temperature. Supposedly they are less able to transmit electrical signals. Now whether that information is true or not I do not know. Unfortunately, not much is known about MS. The disease is still a mystery.  (+ info)

What are the effects of smoking to the disease Multiple Sclerosis? What can smoking do to our nerves?

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Multiple sclerosis refers to deterioration of nerves in our body. Is smoking a possible cause of this? I know that there is still no known cause or cure for MS, but any reading or material reference or websites on this will be much appreciated.
I used to smoke when first diagnosed with ms and I noticed that my numbness actually got worse when smoking...let me give you an example...from time to time I tried to give up and would last for a week or two...During this week or two off the cigs my tingling and numbness subsided significantly and then when I started to smoke again...BAM it was back up to it's previous level so my conclusion is that it must have an effect on the nervous system...I haven't smoked now at all for about 6 years and know I never will again..Try this site on how to help yourself...It has worked for me...for some reason though you'll have to copy and paste it into your browser...not your google or yahoo search bar.  (+ info)

What type of Medicine are you taking for your Multiple Sclerosis?

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My brother who is now 24 yrs old has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He went from jogging 2-3 times and week, playing basketball everyday to barely holding his self up. He can't walk more than 5 feet without leaning on someone or something. This kills me! He had minor symptoms of MS in the beginning but as soon as he started taking his medicine, it got a lot worst I believe.

I just wanted to ask what medicine do you MS patients have? My brother said Mitt Romney's wife has it and hers have went into remission after she started taking "eastern" medication. I don't know if that's true or not. If someone that has MS can tell me what type of medicine there doctor has them using and after what time period did they start seeing results? Please ONLY MS patients need reply

If you have a story on how you overcame it or how a treatment effected your MS in a good way, please share your story. Your reply would be appreciated! Thanks!
Hi Emeka,
rather than go into a long message here about all of this i will be glad to talk with you and answer any questions you have and help if I can just email me at [email protected] I also own a totally free chat room where people with all kinds of diseases come to talk and help each other and we would love to have you and your brother join us, my wife has had MS for 16 years now and been through tons of different medications, I have seen ms do all sorts of things, go into remission and now it has her in the hospital for the last 3 months worse than she has ever been since she got this disease, so come and talk with me and the others, we look forward to hearing from you, just email me and i will get the link to you right away.  (+ info)

How can someone develop Multiple Sclerosis from a fall?

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I've been puzzled by this for a while, reading this from my Anatomy book how is it possible that some one could develope Multiple Sclerosis after a fall ten years later?
You don't. The phrasing in the book may be confusing. MS can cause mobility problems such as numbness, weakness, poor balance, which can cause a person to fall.

Because the symptoms have a broad range and are often subtle, MS may not be diagnosed for months or years after the onset of symptoms. Indeed, I was diagnosed last year when we accidentally caught it on MRI (I was having the MRI for something else). But I can look back now at times over at least the last 8 years when I had symptoms, but attributed them to something else.  (+ info)

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