Warning Signs Of Devic's Disease
Optic Neuritis
Optic neuritis is a condition in which the optic nerve becomes damaged and inflamed. This bundle of nerve fibers is responsible for transmitting an individual's visual perception from the eye to the brain. It's common to experience temporary loss of vision in one eye or pain during flareups. Because optic neuritis is also commonly associated with multiple sclerosis, it can be even more difficult to distinguish between multiple sclerosis and Devic's disease. In fact, in the past, researchers believed Devic's disease was a rare form of multiple sclerosis. Only recent research has indicated it's a different disease that simply behaves similarly. Optic neuritis can occur if there's an infection in the optic nerve. It can also occur with a number of autoimmune diseases, Devic's disease included. Some patients have only one episode, and most of them recover their vision with time. Steroid medications might speed the recovery of a patient's vision after a flareup.
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Spastic Weakness of Limbs
A spastic weakness of the limbs is different from general muscle weakness or feelings of weakness in the body. In the medical world, spasticity refers to an unusual disruption in the patterns of muscle movement. This disruption causes muscles to contract suddenly and simultaneously. Spasticity is a factor in many neurological and autoimmune diseases. Like every other symptom thus far, it's both an indicator of multiple sclerosis and Devic's disease. Some patients benefit from physical therapy and individualized stretching exercises. However, this won't necessarily help when the cause of the spasticity is the nerves, not the muscles. There are several medical therapies available to help with spasticity. When patients experience limb weakness accompanied by random spasticity, it's a sign the spinal cord is not able to deliver messages to the muscles. Since the complex system of nervous system input and muscle movement isn't functioning, the muscles fail to work like they're supposed to, tensing all at once.
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