MS-disease

I was watching today, on t.v. about the true hollywood story of Montel williams, who is an anchor for his own t.v show. What struck me the most about this series of a celebrities life, is that they are just like everyone else. They have the same diseases that we have. No matter who they are or what they do we are all human. He went through alot, he didnt find out till late in his life that he had MS. Ms is a very intense disease. He tried to comitt suicide twice. His marriage broke up because of this.

And he is still climbing higher.... check out his book as well. Talks about him and his disease. I believe that through him we can all experience this horrible disease. For our benefit. To learn more of who people really are and what they are going through.

As a person who had cancer, my heart goes out to everyone who has a disease. I am not only looking forward to learning more about myself but also look forward to learning about others. please read some of this information. Maybe we can learn together.

Chrissy


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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, long-term condition that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. MS is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks itself, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs.
MS is part of the family of autoimmune diseases that includes:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriasis
Type 1 Diabetes
Lupus
Crohn's Disease
Scientists now believe that MS results from an abnormal response to an infection or an environmental factor. Numerous studies show that genetics may play a role in the development of MS, but are not the sole cause of the disease.
MS affects over 400,000 people in the US, and may affect 2.5 million people worldwide.

Did you know...?

MS affects women 2-3 times more often than men

MS is most common in people with northern European ancestry

Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50

This is just a broad overview of MS. If you want to learn more, you can read the complete MS story, including a list of the common symptoms and treatments, by clicking here. To sign up for free MS eNewsletters from MS ActiveSource click here.
Living with MS is definitely a challenge, and not just for the person with MS. MS challenges your loved ones as well. But there are ways to address those challenges and implement them to help make life easier for you. One way is to get on treatment and stay on treatment. You and your doctor can decide together what treatment is right for you.
Another way is to make changes in your everyday lifestyle that can help improve the way you feel. This can include a health & fitness plan, a plan to better use your time and energy, or even modifications to your home, to name just a few. But to be successful, you need to take an active role in managing your MS. Without your active participation, it will be difficult for the rest of your healthcare team to optimize your care. Why short-change yourself?
So that's why you are here - on the MS Leaders of Hope website! Now is your chance to show your stuff! We want to know what your challenge was, the idea you had to help you overcome it, how you implemented your idea, what the outcome was, and how you inspired others through your own action.