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Factors of MS, But Whyyyy?
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When was the first reported case of MS

What is 1421

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Occurs in about 80% of people, can significantly interfere with the ability to function at home and work
What is fatigue
100
is the most common disease course and is characterized by defined attacks of worsening neurological function
What is relapsing-remitting MS
100
prescribed to reduce nerve inflammation
What is corticosteriods
100
immune cells and receptor sites attack the body
What is immunological factors
200
when was the first recognizable clinical description of MS
What is 1824
200
the first symptom of MS for many people
What is vision problems
200
About 10% of individuals with this course, may or may not experience some recovery and continues to progress without remission
What is primary-progressive MS
200
when plasma is removed and separated from blood cells mixed with albumin and put back into the body
What is plasmapheresis
200
where viruses and bacteria are prominent
What is infectious factors
300
When did MS receive its official name
What is 1868
300
can be managed quite successfully through dietary and fluid management, medications, and catherization
What is bladder problems
300
individuals with this course may or may not experience some recovery and continues to progress without remission
What is progressive relapsing MS
300
helps to reduce fatigue
What is muscle relaxants
300
vitamin D and smoking is relevant
What is environmental factors
400
When was the first diagnostic criteria for MS established?
What is 1965
400
refers to a range of high-level brain functions affected in 50% of people with MS
What is cognitive changes
400
the disease processes more steadily without relapse
What is secondary-relapsing MS
400
Bonus: Which vegetable grows best in Idaho, Washington, Maine, and Wisconsin?
What is Potato
400
predisposition to react with some environmental agents that can trigger an immune-mediated response
What is genetic factors
500
What is MS considered?
What is an immune-mediated disease
500
feelings of stiffness and involuntary muscle spasms
What is spasticity
500
Stretching and strengthening exercises can help ease muscle spasm
What is physical therapy
500
Bonus: damaged myelin forms scars which is also know as ....
What is Sclerosis