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Multiple sclerosis triggers countless, diverse symptoms that make everyday life for those affected a stress test. It is the most common neurological disease that occurs in young adults worldwide. And yet doctors and researchers still know relatively little about the causes and connections of the autoimmune disease. You can read here what findings there are about multiple sclerosis and how we at the Saxon State Baths can help MS patients with the natural remedy radon.
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
A disease that manifests itself in countless clinical pictures and different forms. This is multiple sclerosis, abbreviated as MS, which is why it is also considered the disease with 1000 faces. Technically, it is called encephalomyelitis disseminata (ED) - a term that means there is scattered inflammation in the spinal cord and brain.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system in which the nerve pathways become inflamed, triggering a wide variety of symptoms. It primarily manifests in young adulthood, between the ages of 20 and 40, and is incurable. Importantly, MS is neither contagious nor necessarily fatal.
Worldwide, approximately 2,5 million people suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS). In Germany, around 200.000 people are affected. This makes MS the most common neurological disease in young adults. Women are affected about twice as often as men . Because the disease is incurable, the primary goal of MS treatment is to alleviate symptoms and to halt or at least slow the progression of the disease.
Symptoms of multiple sclerosis
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neurological symptoms
In principle, almost any neurological symptom is possible in multiple sclerosis. The spectrum ranges from sensory disturbances of the skin, which patients perceive as tingling or numbness, to abnormal, premature exhaustion, known as fatigue . The latter represents a significant limitation of performance and thus also of quality of life for many affected individuals.
Motor disorders and disabilities
Motor disorders such as paralysis, visual disturbances and spasticity are also among the symptoms, which can lead to severe disabilities as the disease progresses. Bladder problems, unsteady gait and cognitive impairments are also considered signs of MS. Possible multiple sclerosis symptoms include coordination difficulties and pain.
Memory disorders and psychological changes
Many patients also suffer from memory impairment, psychological changes and sexual disorders as the disease progresses.
Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
There is currently no knowledge about the clear causes of multiple sclerosis.
There is widespread agreement that, like type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis , it is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system triggers a malfunction . This means that the immune system, which normally fights pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, attacks itself in MS.
In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body's own immune cells mistakenly attack the myelin sheaths, the protective covering of nerve cells. These nerve cells are part of the central nervous system and are responsible for processing information and transmitting stimuli. The attacks by the body's own immune system cause inflammation and damage to the nerve tissue, resulting in impaired or even complete loss of signal transmission. Scars are found in multiple locations within the nerve tissue of affected individuals . Depending on the location of these scars, transmission errors occur, leading to a variety of symptoms.
If one or more such areas of inflammation occur and these manifest themselves in physical failures or other symptoms, it is called an attack. This develops within a few days or even hours and then decreases again. As the attack subsides, the symptoms can also subside again. If scars remain from the inflammation, it is said that the nerve tissue is sclerosing.
But why does the immune system in MS attack the body's own structures? There are currently no definitive, conclusive findings on this. Scientists suspect that multiple sclerosis is caused by a multifactorial process in which various factors interact:
- Environmental factors: Because multiple sclerosis is particularly common in cool climate regions, such as those in Central and Northern Europe and the USA, environmental influences seem likely. In this context, a vitamin D deficiency is considered a potential cause of multiple sclerosis.
- Genetic factors: It is assumed that a genetic predisposition is also responsible for the onset of MS.
- Lifestyle: Lifestyle may also play a role in the development of MS. For example, smoking is considered a risk factor for MS.
- Infections: Experiencing certain infections is also discussed as a cause of multiple sclerosis.
The effect of radon
Radon is a natural remedy that people have long used for various therapeutic purposes. When radon decays, high-energy particles are released that are able to eliminate functional disorders in the body. In this way, radon therapy aims to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects in various diseases.
The natural remedy radon also benefits patients with multiple sclerosis because the disease is caused by inflammation of the central nervous system. Radon therapy is completely natural and gentle . It effectively alleviates the pain that many MS patients suffer from. And best of all, as many experiences have shown, the pain-relieving effect lasts for months after radon therapy.
The world's strongest radon spring is the Wettin Spring, located in Bad Brambach, Saxony. The state-recognized radon mineral spa has long supported pain therapy through radon bathing and drinking cures . In addition to the Wettin Spring, the spa town of Bad Brambach boasts four other springs, each with a unique combination of radon, carbonic acid, and various minerals.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the musculoskeletal system and is associated with pain, for which radon therapy is indicated. While radon therapy cannot cure MS, its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects can alleviate symptoms in chronic diseases like multiple sclerosis and thus improve quality of life . After radon therapy, MS patients can manage their daily lives much more easily and pain-free.
Are you experiencing symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
Radon – the natural remedy helps!
Radon drinking cure
During the radon drinking treatment, the valuable radon with its many minerals and trace elements enters the body directly via the gastrointestinal tract. With its special composition, the Bad Brambach healing water inhibits inflammation and improves general well-being. With radon therapy, patients with multiple sclerosis, for example, benefit from the sodium it contains, which stimulates nerve cells, and manganese, which increases cell protection.
Radon bath treatment
The carbonic acid promotes blood circulation and dilates the blood vessels, so that the skin can absorb the natural remedy radon even better during a bathing treatment. This means that therapy with radon has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect particularly well in multiple sclerosis patients. Metabolism and cells are stimulated to repair in order to combat the functional disorders typical of MS. At the same time, the natural remedy radon stimulates the body's self-healing powers. Through the release of the body's own endorphins, even chronic pain conditions are reduced. This means you use significantly less conventional painkillers.
Diagnosis: multiple sclerosis
The diverse symptoms and forms associated with the disease make diagnosing multiple sclerosis difficult. The symptoms can also indicate other illnesses and are often not immediately diagnosed as MS. In many patients, the disease therefore remains undetected for a long time. The finding usually arises as a diagnosis of exclusion. A confirmed multiple sclerosis diagnosis is therefore made up of various examinations:
- detailed anamnesis
- physical and neurological examination, which tests mobility, balance, coordination and the individual sensory organs
- Blood test to rule out other causes
- Lumbar puncture: Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid to determine whether there is inflammation in the central nervous system
- Images of the brain and spinal cord using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize areas of inflammation and scarring
- various nerve examinations to clarify the functionality of the nerve pathways
Course of disease
As with its symptoms, multiple sclerosis varies in its individual manifestation and course, making an individual prognosis for the disease course almost impossible. Basically, two forms of progression can be distinguished . The first relevant factor in classifying the progression is whether or not a patient experiences relapses.
Relapsing course:
For most patients, multiple sclerosis progresses in relapses. A flare-up is defined as the occurrence of symptoms that last at least 24 hours and can persist for up to several weeks. There are no other causes for the symptoms, such as fever. However, an attack can be favored by psychological or physical factors, but often there is no trigger at all. The symptoms caused by the attack often disappear completely or partially at the beginning of the attack. As multiple sclerosis progresses, the symptoms often do not resolve or only partially resolve, meaning that disabilities can remain. Months or even many years can pass between two attacks.
Progressive course:
Multiple sclerosis can also occur without relapses. In this case, neurological dysfunctions increase continuously. Without treatment, an initially relapsing-remitting course can transition into this secondary progressive form . In this case, occasional relapses are also possible. A small percentage of multiple sclerosis patients also exhibit a primary progressive course without clear relapses. Instead, the symptoms gradually increase from the onset of the disease and usually do not subside.
A life with multiple sclerosis
A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is initially a major shock for many people – especially since the disease often first manifests in young adulthood , an age when people prefer to make plans for the future rather than confront illness. Depending on the individual's specific symptoms, the symptoms and impairments can lead to limitations in both professional and private life at an early stage. The unpredictability of symptoms and disease progression is a particularly heavy burden for MS patients.
In addition, there is the therapy, which significantly impacts life with multiple sclerosis, often even during periods without an acute relapse. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, symptomatic treatment is necessary to alleviate them. Disease-modifying therapies also play a role in the daily lives of multiple sclerosis patients.
Uncertainty is often widespread when living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Nevertheless, a self-determined life is possible. Patients are advised to remain as active as possible , without overexerting themselves for extended periods. Exercise often has a positive effect and can alleviate symptoms. Of course, patients should refrain from exercise during a relapse. Focusing on existing abilities and strengths, rather than concentrating on limitations, proves beneficial for living with MS.
If multiple sclerosis causes early impairments, career choices may need to be reconsidered. Many patients also experience fatigue and difficulty concentrating, preventing them from performing at their full potential. However, it is often possible to continue working even with multiple sclerosis. Those affected should schedule more breaks and minimize stress as much as possible.
The exact effects of multiple sclerosis vary greatly from person to person. MS is not hereditary , so patients can still pursue their desire to have children. Crucial for living with multiple sclerosis are a balanced lifestyle and minimizing the risk of infections, as the body's immune response triggered by infections can increase the likelihood of relapses.
Questions about multiple sclerosis
How does multiple sclerosis begin?
The disease usually first appears suddenly, within a few days or hours. The patients are then predominantly between 20 and 40 years old.
Is multiple sclerosis curable?
Scientists are currently trying to research the different causes of MS in order to gain better insights into how to cure it. However, modern medications and natural healing methods such as radon therapy are now able to positively influence the course of the disease. They can often at least slow the progression of the disease.
Does multiple sclerosis cause pain?
For a long time it was assumed that MS did not cause pain. However, we now know that these actually occur quite frequently. On the one hand, pain occurs as a direct result of multiple sclerosis, for example as a result of optic neuritis. On the other hand, pain also occurs indirectly as a result of other symptoms. Pain therapy can have a supportive effect here.
Does multiple sclerosis mean wheelchair?
Many people have a persistent idea that MS is synonymous with a wheelchair. Due to the different courses and symptoms of the disease, it is not possible to say exactly how the disease will progress in an individual patient. Of course, there is a risk that multiple sclerosis will limit the ability of those affected to walk to such an extent that a wheelchair will be necessary to maintain mobility. However, thanks to effective forms of therapy and symptom treatment, many MS patients are now not dependent on a wheelchair.
Is multiple sclerosis fatal?
Multiple sclerosis is not a fatal disease. However, individual symptoms can result in serious or even life-threatening complications. However, thanks to modern therapeutic approaches, both quality of life and life expectancy have now been significantly improved. The life expectancy of multiple sclerosis patients is now comparable to that of healthy people.
Can you have children despite multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis poses no danger to the unborn child. Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding do not pose an increased risk for women with MS. The relapse rate actually decreases during pregnancy and temporarily increases slightly during the first three months after birth. In general, it is advised to interrupt basic therapy during pregnancy. It is important to have a clarifying conversation with the doctor you are treating in advance.
Is multiple sclerosis contagious?
Multiple sclerosis is not an infectious disease and is therefore not contagious.
How does multiple sclerosis begin?
Typical symptoms of multiple sclerosis in the early phase are:
- Sensory disturbances in the arms or legs
- Abnormal tiredness/exhaustion
- Bowel emptying disorders
- Visual disturbances
- Disturbances in muscle function in the form of weakness, paralysis or increased muscle stiffness
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