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Thalamus

The thalamus is the part of the brain which processes sensory information, as well as being involved in other functions such as memory and emotions. Multiple sclerosis can cause a lesion on the thalamus which can cause tremor and spasticity.

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How is Tovaxin Made?

Tovaxin is a multiple sclerosis (MS) vaccine that is made from an individual's own T-cells. Learn how Tovaxin is made.

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Racial Differences in MS

White Americans are more likely to get multiple sclerosis (MS), but African Americans experience more severe symptoms from MS. This is despite the fact that black Americans are diagnosed sooner after experiencing symptoms and start treatment with disease-modifying therapy sooner after diagnosis.

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Dysphonia

Dysphonia is an impairment of the voice and is a fairly common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Hemiparesis

Hemiparesis is weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body. It can be a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Pain and Multiple Sclerosis

Pain is now recognized as one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). There are several causes, including the disease process itself or as a result of other symptoms. Some types of MS-related pain are sudden and fleeting, while others are more chronic.

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MS Fatigue and Brain Function

Multiple sclerosis fatigue can impact brain function differently than fatigue impacts brain function in people without multiple sclerosis. In fact, executive function (high level brain functions like decision making) is severally hampered when a a person with multiple sclerosis s suffering from fatigue.

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Ataxia

Ataxia is a lack of coordination and unsteadiness. It is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Insight Into How Brain Stem Cells Develop Into Cells Which Repair Damaged Tissue

The joint research, funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the UK MS Society as well as the National Institutes of Health and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, was conducted by scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Cambridge and was published in the journal Genes and Development.

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6 Ways Your Church Can Minister to the Chronically Ill

Nearly 1 in 2 people in the U.S. have a chronic condition. If it's not you, it's someone sitting next to you or a friend who has yet to reveal her greatest personal struggle.

Too often, a chronic illness, such as fibromyalgia, or a chronic condition like back pain from a car accident, is invisible. Surprisingly, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 96% of the people who have an illness do not use an assistive device, for example, a wheelchair or cane. Pain is invisible and those who live with chronic illnesses do everything they can to look presentable, get to church, and sit through the service.

I remember one specific day that I tried to make it through a church service. My rheumatoid arthritis was flaring badly, but since I had gotten there, I was determined to stay. "Please stand" they announced during worship and I took a deep breath and carefully pulled myself up, using the pew in front of me for leverage and balance. At the age of 24, fifteen years of living with this disease has left my feet deformed and painful, and my knees need joint replacements as soon as possible. I rolled my eyes as they sang a worship song and the lyrics declared, "I will stand in spite of pain."

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The Perfect Storm…

"Scriptures quoted from The Holy Bible, New Century Version, copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Word Publishing, Dallas, Texas 75039. Used by permission."

Did you get a chance to see the blockbuster movie titled The Perfect Storm? It was about a man at sea going to war with the “mother” of all storms. If you’ve not seen the movie then skip to the next paragraph. If you have seen the movie then you already know the storm wins the war. I am not sure why the storm was called perfect my guess would be because the storm won. If I am correct in my assumption that the storm was called perfect because it ended up taking the life of the main character then from my perspective the only way the storm could only have been perfect if it had taken the fishing boat and not taken the life of those on board. Things are expendable people are not.

The gospel of Matthew illustrates my idea of a perfect storm. “Jesus got into a boat, and his followers went with him. A great storm arose on the lake so that waves covered the boat, but Jesus was sleeping. His followers went to him and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We will drown!” Jesus answered, “Why are you afraid? You don’t have enough faith.” Then Jesus got up and gave a command to the wind and the waves, and it became completely calm. The men were amazed and said, “What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (Matthew 8:23 – 8:27)

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Discipleship Of Ones Self

How does discipleship become a way of life in today’s world? Can God actually expect me to live a perfect life like Jesus did? Shouldn’t giving my life to Jesus be enough of a sacrifice? We learn fast after becoming a Christian that just inviting God into our lives isn’t the last step to living a Christian life. It doesn’t just happen over night. Becoming a follower is a life time pursuit. There can be many roads traveled before seeing the light but only one road can keep you on the path with God. Luke 14:27
And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

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The Problem of Pain Unattainable Quote

"All your life an unattainable ecstasy has hovered just beyond the grasp of your consciousness. The day is coming when you will wake to find, beyond all hope, that you have attained it, or else, that it was within your reach and you have lost it forever." - C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

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Is there a cure?

There is no cure for MS.

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MSC is looking for writers. Do you have an MS story? Want to share your experiences? Or do you just want to share your writings? Articles and poetry are accepted. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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MS Christian would like to thank the one person who wishes to remain anonymous for the generous donation to get us on our own server. We now are moved and the forums and main site are fully operational.

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The First Year-Multiple Sclerosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

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Stem Cell Therapy for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Failing Interferon A Randomized Study

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified by Northwestern University, November 2008 - ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 30, 2009

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Crossover Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title:	Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy for Patients With Inflammatory Multiple Sclerosis Failing Interferon: A Randomized Study

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About MS

How do they diagnose MS?

MS is very hard to diagnose. It can mimic several other diseases or conditions and the symptoms one person has is not necessarily the same as another. There is no single or inclusive test for MS.

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White matter

Function: noun
Date: 1833
: neural tissue especially of the brain and spinal cord that consists largely of myelinated nerve fibers bundled into tracts, has a whitish color, and typically underlies the cortical gray matter
white matter

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Multiple Sclerosis News From Medical News Today

Insight Into How Brain Stem Cells Develop Into Cells Which Repair Damaged Tissue
The joint research, funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the UK MS Society as well as the National Institutes of Health and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, was conducted by scientists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Cambridge and was published in the journal Genes and Development.
UCB And Biogen Idec Discontinue Phase II Clinical Trial Of CDP323 - Analysis Showed No Clinically Relevant Benefit For Patients
UCB and Biogen Idec announced today the discontinuation of the Phase II clinical trial of CDP323 for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Preliminary interim efficacy analysis showed that patients enrolled in this clinical trial did not benefit as expected from CDP323 compared to placebo after a six month treatment period. No cases of PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy) were noted.

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