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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) |
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Description |
Multiple Sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological disorder affecting young adults. MS occurs as the result of damage to myelin - the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system. This damage interferes with messages between the brain and other parts of the body. |
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Types |
Relapsing remitting MS Secondary progressive MS Primary progressive MS |
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Useful National contacts |
MS Society Multiple Sclerosis Trust Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre Multiple Sclerosis Support Centre (North West) |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. February 2012: "Relationship between early clinical characteristics and long term disability outcomes" Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Full report http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/83/3/282.full and Easy-read summary http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/83/3/282/suppl/DC1. |
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