Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, feeling, and thinking.
MS is different for each person, but generally it follows one of four courses:
- Relapsing-remitting, where symptoms fade and then return off and on for many years.
- Secondary progressive, which at first follows a relapsing-remitting course and then becomes progressive. “Progressive” means it steadily gets worse.
- Primary progressive, where the disease is progressive from the start.
- Progressive relapsing, where the symptoms come and go but nerve damage steadily gets worse.
Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
MultiCare Neuroscience Center of Washington offers comprehensive examinations and testing to accurately diagnose MS. We also provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to help reduce some physical problems caused by MS, and can help patients manage the medications they are taking to treat the disease.Providers Specializing in Multiple Sclerosis
John R Huddlestone, MD
MS Center Director
For more information call, 253-403-7299.