Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.

Symptoms

Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms may differ greatly from person to person and over the course of the disease depending on the location of affected nerve fibers. Symptoms often affect movement, such as:

  • Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time, or your legs and trunk
  • Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign)
  • Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait
  • Slurred speech
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Tingling or pain in parts of your body
  • Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function

OUR SERVICES

Our all-encompassing health care services ensure you receive quality & competent care and treatment for neurological conditions.

ALS Clinic

Electrodiagnostic Lab

Epilepsy

Head Injuries

Lumbar Puncture

Migraine Clinic

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Parkinson’s Disease

Peripheral Neuropathy

Stroke Prevention and Recovery

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Saint Mary's Neurology

645 N Arlington Ave.Suite 655 Reno, NV 89503

Phone: 775-770-3554