I. Introduction
A. What is Multiple Sclerosis.
a. Multiple Sclerosis is a severe central nervous system disorder. b. Affects more than 2.1 million people in the world. c. It’s an incurable disease.
II. An Incurable Disease A. Multiple sclerosis has no cure but if diagnosed early can be slowed down in its progression. B. How is MS diagnosed and treated. C. Is Multiple Sclerosis genetic or acquired
III. Diagnosing and Treatment A. Diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. a. Affects woman more than it affects men. B. Signs and Symptoms of MS. a. Pain, numbness, neurological damage. C. Multiple Sclerosis attacks a. How to prevent them. b. Remission and exacerbation
IV. Living with Multiple Sclerosis A. Multiple sclerosis may cause thinking problems which may be frustrating at times. B. Changing your whole world around. a. After a patient is diagnosed with MS their entire life changes. b. Medication and therapy regimen. C. Complications arising from having multiple sclerosis a. Muscle paralysis throughout the body.
V. Conclusion A. Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disease which has no cure. B. Getting the correct treatment is crucial to maintaining an active life. a. Receiving therapy and taking medication regimen is important to maintain MS under control. C. Having a good support system to help the patient through the rough times is necessary. D. Keeping in mind all the signs and symptoms may help in an early detection and good prognosis.
References
1. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/about-multiple-sclerosis/what-we-know-about-ms/faqs-about-ms/index.aspx
2. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/DS00188/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
3. Human diseases : a systemic approach. — 7th ed. / Mark Zelman
