Living multiple sclerosis pain is perhaps the most difficult aspect of suffering from MS. Patients report attacks that range from mild discomfort to stabbing, excruciating spasms. These attacks can come on suddenly, making life extremely difficult for patients. While there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, scientists have developed a number of treatments to control the physical pain associated with the disease. However, every MS treatment comes with a risk. In this article, we’ll look at these treatments and how they can improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis.

MS pain can affect several areas of the body at a time and get worse or better for no apparent reason. Because MS attacks the body’s central nervous system, messages from the brain can become skewed. With MS, the nerves are too active and send pain signals without reason. There are different types of MS pain. Acute MS pain can come on suddenly and disappear just as quickly. While intense, these attacks are usually brief in duration.

Trigeminal neuralgia or “tic doloureux” is a stabbing pain in the face that can be brought on by facial movements like chewing, yawning, sneezing, or washing your face. People with MS typically confuse it with dental pain. Most people can get sudden attacks of pain that can be triggered by touch, chewing, or even brushing the teeth. Lhermitte’s sign is a brief, stabbing, electric-shock-like sensation that runs from the back of the head down the spine, brought on by bending the neck forward.

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