Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable chronic disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. This system controls everything humans do. MS disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body.
MS can affect different areas of the body. Symptoms depend on where inflammation and damage are occurring at any specific time. Estimates are that as many as 5000 people in Southwest Florida are affected by this disease.
MS patients can sometimes feel isolated and face challenges in coping with their chronic disease. It helps to have someone to share their concerns. A sense of community is key to improving their life. But there is good news here in Southwest Florida…