Home of Multiple Sclerosis shows challenges faced by patients

On Wednesday (23), the House of Sclerosis Máltipla, in the Mário Covas Park, in São Paulo. The project has an interactive structure that shows some of the daily challenges faced by patients.

Have you ever imagined walking through your house and having the feeling that you can fall any time? Or try to look in the mirror and see your reflection blurred and blurred? These sensations may sound strange to you, but unfortunately they are some of the daily challenges faced by people who have Multiple Sclerosis.

Anyone visiting the site encounters these and other difficulties, such as feeling confused when trying to write the name on computer and realize that the letters you typed do not match what you see on the monitor. Or try to hold a cup and feel that the object is much heavier than it looks.

According to neurologist Denis Bichuetti the activities of the house provide the same feeling experienced by a patient with multiple sclerosis in the early to intermediate stages. "What is most interesting is the perception by each one of us of the so-called 'invisible symptoms, that is, by looking from the outside, the patient seems normal', but through the experiences of the house we can feel some of his "Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord (central nervous system), causing the body's immune system to confuse healthy cells with "intrusive", attacking them and causing injuries.

This process causes interference in communication between the brain, spinal cord and other areas of the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty walking, vision problems , such as blurred vision, balance problems, and motor coordination. numbness and tingling in various parts of the body, thinking disorders, learning and planning.

According to neurologist Raquel Vassão, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis vary from person to person and the aggravation of these signs can happen in days or weeks.

So if multiple sclerosis is suspected, it is necessary that the case be investigated with a doctor so that the correct diagnosis is made and the treatment initiated. "The sooner the diagnosis is made and the sooner the correct treatment is implemented, the fewer there are," says Bichuetti

Service

The Multiple Sclerosis Home is open for public viewing until next Wednesday (30). in the Mário Covas Park, at Alameda Santos, 1873, in São Paulo, from 9 am to 6 pm

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