Multiple Sclerosis Case Study

Multiple Sclerosis Case Study

BY: Arden P., Chelsea Z., Morgan G., & Maddy W.

Treatment Plan

Citations

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As of right now, there is no formal cure for multiple sclerosis. Instead, there are a variety of treatments dependent on the scenario of the patient to help the progression and symptoms of the disease.

Treatments for attacks: For painful attacks, a variety of medications are available in attempt to reduce the inflammation causing such pain.

Treatments to progression and relapse: On a day to day basis, a variety of medications are available to slow the progression of and lower the chances of relapse.

Treatments for signs and symptoms: If symptoms persist, other methods may be sought to reduce them like physical therapy, muscle relaxants, additional medications, and natural remedies.

Case Background

Biomedical Professional: Occupational Therapist

Prognosis

Patient: Helen, a 28-year old female

Symptoms: presents with the symptoms of pins and needles in the limbs, irregular fatigue, depression, vision and balance problems.

From this, we can infer there is an issue affecting the electrical communication in the body specifically targeting the neurons. We have concluded that this is a case of multiple sclerosis.

Responsibilities: to help develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder.

Education: first off, earn a Bachelor’s Degree. There are multiple choices on what you can major in to begin your journey on becoming an Occupational Therapist. Some schools have Pre-Occupational therapy programs, but many do not, so you will need to find a major to help go on to getting your Master’s. In the process of getting your masters, the student will complete lots of fieldwork to get practice. After finally graduating from the Occupational Therapy school, you will need to pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam to become licensed.

Multiple Sclerosis: As a result of Multiple Sclerosis, unfortunately it can become very hard for people to do things for themselves. An occupational therapist can help the patient with day-to-day functions such as dressing themselves, grooming themselves, eating, driving, and can help the patient to become more capable of doing certain things for themselves.

• While there is no formal cure for MS, Helen should be able to live a full life.
• While MS is not considered a fatal disease, it is important to consider the symptoms that may hamper her quality of life. The symptoms cause pain, discomfort, and inconvenience, but it is likely she will never become fully disabled.
• The progression of the disease is dependent on the individual. Since she was diagnosed at such a young age and her symptoms are relatively mild, her outlook is promising.
• If anything, the disease should only affect her quality of life, not the longevity of it.

Biomedical Professional~

Physical Therapist

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Responsibilities: to help their patients with reducing pain and/or increasing their mobility.

Education: completion of a Bachelor’s degree to prepare for Graduate school. There is no specific degree needed for undergraduate, but it’s beneficial to study something that is somehow related to Physical Therapy. After this, you will work on getting your Master’s, and then pass the National Physical Therapy Examination to become certified.

Multiple Sclerosis: helps the patient by assisting with certain exercises and/or stretches to strengthen weakened muscles and to improve balance and mobility that were hindered by the symptoms of the disease. This would be very beneficial to the patient because there is a very high chance that it will increase overall functions.

In multiple sclerosis , the myelin sheath is attacked and destroyed by the body’s immune system.

Furthermore, this lack of insulation around the neurons leads to the loss of ions and the body is no longer able to maintain the electrical communication in the body.

Depending on when and where the damage occurs influences the presentation of symptoms.