Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more than men. The disorder is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 and 40, but it can be seen at any age.

MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath. This sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. 

When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve signals slow down or stop.

The nerve damage is caused by inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the body's own immune cells attack the nervous system. This can occur along any area of the brain, optic nerve, and spinal cord.

Early Symptoms of MS

•Blurred or double vision

•Thinking problems

•Clumsiness or a lack of coordination

•Loss of balance

•Numbness

•Tingling

•Weakness in an arm or leg

Common Symptoms of MS

•Unusual sensations: They may also have numbness, itching, burning, stabbing, or tearing pains. About half of people with MS have these uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, they can be managed or treated.

•Bladder problems.

•Trouble walking: Balance problems, numb feet, and fatigue can also make walking hard.

•Dizziness, It's common to feel dizzy or lightheaded. You usually won't have vertigo, or the feeling that the room is spinning.

•Fatigue: About 8 in 10 people feel very tired. It often comes on in the afternoon and causes weak muscles, slowed thinking, or sleepiness. It's usually not related to the amount of work you do. Some people with MS say they can feel tired even after a good night's sleep.

Treatment with Stem Cells for Multiple Sclerosis

This stem cell treatment is designed to target the myelin sheath by introducing adult mesenchymal stem cells past the blood brain barrier so they may differentiate into and repair the myelin sheath nerve cells. This process is called remyelination. 

Further, being that Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune condition, adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells have the ability to repair the immune system; keeping it from attacking itself. This process is referred to as immunomodulation. Through remyelination and immunomodulation.