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Multiple
sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis)
is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous
system (CNS). MS can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes
in sensation, visual problems, muscle weakness, depression, difficulties
with coordination and speech, and pain. Although many patients lead
full and rewarding lives, MS can cause impaired mobility and disability
in the more severe cases.
Multiple sclerosis affects neurons, the cells of the brain and
spinal cord that carry information, create thought and perception
and allow the brain to control the body. Surrounding and protecting
some of these neurons is a fatty layer known as the myelin sheath,
which helps neurons carry electrical signals. MS causes gradual
destruction of myelin (demyelination) and transection of neuron
axons in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing
various symptoms depending upon which signals are interrupted.
The name multiple sclerosis refers to the multiple scars (or scleroses)
on the myelin sheaths. It is thought that MS results from attacks
by an individual's immune system on the nervous system and is
therefore categorized as an autoimmune disease.
Multiple sclerosis may take several different forms, with new
symptoms occurring in discrete attacks or slowly accruing over
time. Between attacks, symptoms may resolve completely, but permanent
neurologic problems often persist. Although much is known about
how MS causes damage, its exact cause remains unknown. MS currently
does not have a cure, though several treatments are available
which may slow the appearance of new symptoms. MS primarily affects
adults, with an age of onset typically between 20 and 40 years,
and is more common in women than in men. Source Wikipedia
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Many sites on the Internet state that Colloidal
Silver is a possible cure for MS. There is a testimonial by
a lady called Nancy Delise detailing her use of Colloidal Silver
and the cure she obtained by its use.
Considering how prevalent MS
is, I would have expected to see more than one article showing
improvements yet alone a cure for this disease. As such, I am
very skeptical as to its validity and we do not promote Colloidal
Silver as a possible cure.
However, we are currently getting
feedback from an MS sufferer who has reported that his quality
of life seems to have improved because of its use. It seems
that friends, family and colleagues have seen a great improvement.
This could be for other reasons such as secondary ailment which
is not as severe as MS, that is responding.
Until we have further evidence
from other MS sufferers, we advise caution as to its effectiveness
but would recommend it for general well being.
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