How to live with multiple sclerosis is quite hard to deal with because the symptoms can attack our body anytime and anywhere which requires to us or the person who have this kind of disease should be alert and should have an helper whenever the symptoms shows up or attacks. This disease, multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a life changing disease. Here some tips on how to live with multiple sclerosis. We will also talk about its symptoms and other things that you need to know about this disease, multiple sclerosis.

What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a disease that targets and weakens your nervous system which is the brain and the spinal cord. This damage the protective covering of your nerve cells called "myelin sheath" which makes your nerve impulses works slowed or stopped. Your immune system or cells will also attack your nervous system (autoimmune) which causes nerve inflammation. This disease is hard to handle because it is unpredictable and it attacks anyone. This disease, multiple sclerosis is a life changing disease because if you have this disease you won't be able to do things that you usually and normally do.

What are the signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

As mentioned above that this disease affects the nervous system which is the brain and the spinal cord, if you have this disease then you will have uncontrollable movements and moods. These symptoms will really change your lifestyle or the way you live.

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  Problems walking and moving of legs and arms.
  
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  Loss of balance
  
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  Muscle spasms
  
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  Stool and urine leakage
  
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  Constipation
  
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  Urinating frequently
  
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  Loss of vision
  
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  Uncontrollable REM or rapid eye movements
  
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  Difficulty in urinating
  
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  Dizziness
  
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  Short attention span
  
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  Memory loss
  
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  Difficulty in solving problems and reasoning
  
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  Having problems in chewing and swallowing
  

How to live with multiple sclerosis:

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  Ask your doctor about the things that you need to avoid and things that you can only do, list them and make sure to keep them in mind.
  
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  Take your medicines. Get a calendar or make a schedule or alarm so that you will remember when to take it.
  
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  Eat healthy. It is important to stay healthy by eating healthy foods. You need to watch your diet because since your movements and activities will be limited you might gain weight. So eat right to stay healthy.
  
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  Exercise – You can ask your doctor or therapist about the exercises that you can do. This will help you stay fit and you might still able to control or avoid the symptoms as well.
  
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  Find a counselor – having a disease like this will cause too much sorrow and loneliness because as mentioned above this is a life changing disease, there will be major changes in your life. Besides that, multiple sclerosis is very unpredictable and uncontrollable, so seek help and keep your head up. Don't give up.
  

These are just some of the tips that can help you and your family. If you want more information you can simply ask your doctor.