Ever since I can remember, MS has had a hold over my family and when a second loved-one was recently diagnosed, I decided it was time to do something. Thank you ever so much for taking the time to visit my page and make a donation. I know that MS Trust will put your money to good use informing and educating people about, researching the managment of and supporting sufferers of MS.

 

MS is not well understood so I have given a brief overview below.

 

In Multiple Sclerosis or MS, damage or scarring occurs to the myelin sheath (the protective sheath of fatty protein surrounding nerve cells and fibres). This damage disrupts the way in which messages, or nerve impulses, are carried to and from the brain and so can interfere with a range of the body's functions. The damage or scarring of the myelin sheath can occur in different places throughout the brain and spinal cord.

 

The cause of MS is still not fully understood though it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors and there is no known cure.

 

Symptoms of MS include those such as: fatigue, loss of vision in one eye, blurred or double vision, dragging a foot, weakness of limbs, reduced coordination, balance problems, numbness, pins and needles, burning sensations.