Christina Applegate, a star of 'Dead To Me,' is in the news due to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and battle with the neurological disorder — here's what others must know about the disease.
Actress Christina Applegate apparently overlooked the early symptoms of
Although it’s unclear what causes the disease, something triggers the immune system to attack the nervous system, the group also says.That attack on the nervous system causes damage to the protective outer covering of the nerve fibers, known as myelin, as well as the nerve fiber themselves. Most patients with MS — in addition to experiencing issues with their vision — also experience muscle weakness in their arms or legs and difficulty with balance that can become so severe they have trouble walking or standing.Most patients also experience muscle weakness in their arms or legs and difficulty with balance that can become so severe they have trouble walking or standing.
"Approximately half of all people with MS experience cognitive impairments such as difficulties with concentration, attention, memory and poor judgment, but such symptoms are usually mild and are frequently overlooked," according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s website.
An MS patient may only have symptoms temporarily — and then those symptoms partly or completely resolve over time. But then they can"relapse."
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