Multiple sclerosis vitamin c

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488198 tn?1493875092 There is growing evidence however of a correlation between multiple sclerosis and vitamin D deficiency. Epidemiological studies also show that populations closer to the equator and the sun, have far fewer case of multiple sclerosis than populations closer to the north or south poles. Researchers at Oxford University have now taken this premise a step further by showing that vitamin D deficiency and therefore multiple sclerosis could have a genetic cause.
Avatar f tn Canadian researchers say they have found new links between low levels of vitamin D in children and an increased risk that they may develop multiple sclerosis. Dr. Brenda Banwell told an international meeting of MS specialists in Montreal on Friday that low levels of vitamin D in some children may explain why doctors are seeing more kids developing MS in Canada and other parts of the world.
Avatar n tn It is possible that I had/have undiagnosed multiple sclerosis, and then when I started treatment the interferon kept the MS from progressing?
Avatar n tn Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with peripheral neuropathy, which causes tingling, and numbness, overlapping symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic demyelinating neurological disorder where the disease phase is characterized by active phase and remissions. It has multiple symptoms and signs and is a diagnosis of exclusion.
620048 tn?1358018235 iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid. Iron is the most common deficiency worldwide. Co factors that help with iron absorption are vitamin C, vitamin B12, folate, and zinc. Vitamin B12 deficiency is of note with MS. Optimal B12 serum levels are over 800pg/mL or 600pmol/L. "Vitamin B12 metabolism in multiple sclerosis We have previously described 10 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and unusual vitamin B12 deficiency.
Avatar f tn A strong degree of suspicion needs to be kept for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic demyelinating neurological disorder where the disease phase is characterized by active phase and remissions. It has multiple symptoms and signs and is a diagnosis of exclusion. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are loss of balance, muscle spasms, numbness in any area, problems with walking and coordination, tremors in one or more arms and legs.
6507866 tn?1381935797 Hi, there, and Welcome! I can't believe this got by without anybody answering. My apologies! Seizures! Wow! Scary!! They're not completely unheard of in MS, though, as we're twice as likely to get them as the general population. But that's 5-6% as compared to 3% of the general population. I snagged this from the MS Foundation site: One of the less common problems associated with MS is seizures.
Avatar f tn I did have the evoked potential testing which was normal. At that point, they hesitated on the CSF evaluation unless my symptoms really got worse. I do however have a herniated disc at C-1-C-2 which i've related alot of my headaches to...Also on Vitamin D as we speak for a deficiency. What more could be done for nerve compression if this is the main contributing factor. Ice to the neck and muscle relaxers are my only relief at the moment. Is there further testing that might be warranted?
Avatar m tn my sister (24) was diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis in 2010, responded to steroid. now she suffered sudden & complete loss of vision in her left eye. she has been put on SOLUMEDROL. please suggest any available treatment modalities world over ? chances of return of vision ??