Multiple sclerosis (often abbreviated as MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord or optic nerves. The inflammations leave characteristic small scarring, which are name giver for the disease (multiple sclerosis = numerous scarring).
Depending on which part of the nervous system is affected, symptoms can vary from visual disturbances, paralysis, loss of sensation to impaired coordination and walking ability. The disease often begins in young adulthood and progresses over many years either through acute deterioration (so-called exacerbations) or slowly insidious. In common parlance the disease is often understood as a synonym for severe disability up to and including wheelchair dependency. However, neurology has made great progress in the treatment of multiple sclerosis in the last decade.
Today, a wide range of therapies is available, from which our experienced specialists work together with patients, to select the best strategy for maintaining their individual quality of life. The core element of the treatment is the modulation of the immune system by medication to protect the brain from existing or future inflammation. The strength of the medication and tolerability must be carefully and individually considered. The symptomatic treatment of complaints and specific exercises complement the treatment spectrum.
The therapy of MS is, as is so often the case with chronic diseases, a "couples' project" of a particularly close nature - on the basis of grown trust and shared experience, we align goals and measures to the individual needs of our patients.