The History of Multiple Sclerosis Disease
My identity revolves around the disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I was burdened with it when diagnosed at the age of two. It was a struggle to deal with at first, but then I took control over it. It has become my superpower which has made me the person I am today. Like every comic book, I will describe the history of the power, the science, the origin, and the fight for good that comes along with my superpower.The History of Multiple Sclerosis Disease
The first case of Multiple Sclerosis recorded in history was Augustus d’Este (1794-1848). Augustus was born as the grandson of King George the Third and may be the first person to have this disease. He described his symptoms in his diary. He had to have his letters read and the responses scribed for him because Augustus was suffering from optic neuritis, which is a common disease that is associated with multiple sclerosis. Also, as is common with the disease, his vision gradually recovered; however, in some cases, vision is not fully restored, leaving the sufferer with permanent vision loss. Augustus started to experience a peculiar sensation in the temple of his eye on October 17, 1827, which progressed into double vision on November sixth 1827. Considering the time period, he was misdiagnosed with bile and treated with leaches sucking blood out of the temple of his eye. As in most cases of MS, the symptoms dissipated leaving Augustus with normal vision once again. Augustus describes his legs becoming vestigial, unable to use them for 21 days with the relapse of vision loss. The symptoms receded, and he was back on his feet. Permanent damage from demyelization disabled him from dancing at galas and going hunting. The burden of fatigue, balance issues, and bouts of pain tortured. Augustus tried multiple resources to ease his symptoms, from spa treatments to treatment to electrification.
