Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the nervous system in which myelin gets damaged. Myelin is to the nervous system much like insulation is to an electrical equipment. Hence when the insulation (myelin) is damaged the electrical equipment (nervous system) malfunctions.
The cause of the myelin breakdown is unknown. There are several theories. The treatment consists of treating acute episodes as well as prescribing medications to reduce the probability of subsequent episodes.
Good physiotherapy and regular medications are essential to keep the disease controlled.
My own experience: the disease isn't half as bad as it seems on the internet!!
Here are few links of interest:
