Treating Multiple Sclerosis – MYFOXZONE.com

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Katie Orth, KIDY 9:45 AM. CST March 10, 2017

SAN ANGELO, TX - March is Multiple Sclerosis awareness month. According to the CDC more than 2.3 million people are affected by MS worldwide. One west Texas Neurologist is helping those whom are battling the disease.

"Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disorder that affects the nervous system, it usually affects the brain and the spinal cord," said Dr. Wael Richeh.

A battle that 6 to 8 percent of Americans will face in their lifetime.

"I see 10 to 15 new patients with multiple sclerosis a month," said Richeh.

Although incurable, he helps treat this awful disease- "Previously we used to have only the injectable medication, and now we have oral medication," said Richeh.

He clues us in on early symptoms to look out for-

"It might cause double vision, blurry vision; they might affect the strength or cause weakness, inability to use one arm or one leg, sensory problems, tingling and numbness, also balance and urination," added Richeh.

Dr. Richeh is the only certified MS Partner In Care between Amarillo and San Antonio.

"If they have symptoms they need to be seen by a neurologist and to be diagnosed in order to start treatment as soon as possible," finalized Richeh.

He urges all to join him at the walk for MS on April 22, at Kirby Park.

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Treating Multiple Sclerosis - MYFOXZONE.com