Could the first sign of MS be a dodgy tummy?

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Could the first sign of MS be a dodgy tummy?

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Could the first sign of Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis be a dodgy tummy?

Anxiety or anticipation can often lead to a feeling of ‘butterflies in the stomach’ – which usually dissipates along with the source of the consternation.

But scientists have discovered that the nerve pathways between the gut and the brain that cause this phenomenon may also be linked to degenerative illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as some mental health problems.

Dr Anton Emmanuel, consultant neuro-gastroenterologist at University College London and the National Hospital for Neurology, explained: ‘The gut and brain share the same nerve chemistry and have a dialogue.........Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/bacteriaandviruses
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Re: Could the first sign of MS be a dodgy tummy?

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I got a terrible bloating problem, actually like a stomach distention, about one year before MS. I still have a very bloated abdomen. I also felt a huge amount of anxiety, jitters, or butterflies, right before my first symptom. Anxiety is a marker of relapse for me.
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