- 1). Look back at your family history and see if heredity degeneration of myelin is in your family. Myelin degenerative conditions are known as demyelinating diseases, and include conditions like multiple sclerosis, Devic disease and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.
- 2). Stay physically fit. The connections between your muscles and nerves will be protected by consistent physical exercise. Eating right and exercising daily will help the central nervous system maintain its connection with your body tissue.
- 3). Talk to your doctor about your risk. If your doctor suspects myelin degradation is possible, she may prescribe for you an FDA-approved medication for treating medical conditions like multiple sclerosis.
- 4). Begin a multivitamin regiment. Consult with your doctor about the right amount of multivitamins needed to treat myelin sheaths. Large doses of multivitamins have been known to help the central nervous system and protect myelin sheaths.