💤 So Tired!
What is the word for feeling very tired all the time?
Fatigue
What is the “pins and needles” feeling called?
Tingling
What body skill is affected when someone has trouble walking?
Balance
What is the common eye problem that causes blurry vision in M.S.?
Optic neuritis
What is muscle stiffness called in M.S.?
Spasticity
Why do people with M.S. get tired easily?
Because damaged nerves make the brain work harder
What is the term for loss of feeling in part of the body
Numbness
Which part of the nervous system helps control movement and balance?
Brain and spinal cord (central nervous system)
Which nerve is affected causing vision problems in M.S.?
Optic nerve
Why do muscles get weaker in M.S.?
Brain signals don’t reach muscles properly
What is the name of the extreme fatigue common in M.S.?
MS-related fatigue
Which body parts are commonly numb first in M.S.?
Hands or feet
Name two assistive devices people with M.S. might use to walk better.
Cane, walker, wheelchair
Can vision problems caused by M.S. be temporary?
Yes, often temporary
How does spasticity interfere with muscle movement?
Causes muscles to stay tight and resist movement
How can M.S.-related fatigue affect a person’s daily activities?
It makes daily tasks harder or sometimes impossible
How does spasticity interfere with muscle movement?
Causes muscles to stay tight and resist movement
What is “spasticity” and how does it affect walking?
Muscle stiffness that makes walking hard
How does optic neuritis damage affect the transmission of visual information?
It slows or blocks signals from the eye to the brain
Explain how nerve damage disrupts communication between the brain and muscles
Nerve damage blocks or confuses signals controlling muscles
Name one way doctors suggest managing fatigue in M.S. patients.
Exercise, pacing, medication, or rest
What part of the nerve is damaged in M.S. causing these sensations?
Myelin sheath
How does damage to nerve signals cause problems with coordination in M.S.?
Signals get mixed up or lost, causing uncoordinated movement
What does “optic neuritis” mean
Inflammation of the optic nerve
What’s the connection between brain signals and muscle control in M.S.?
Damaged nerves slow or block signals, so muscles don’t respond proper