General Chat

I know only to well the havoc MS causes to young people.

My cousin was diagnosed with MS when she was pregnant with her second child. She was 26 years old. For 5/6 years there were no outward symptoms and then gradually she started to show signs of this terrible disease.

She had several severe episodes and would have to spend time in hospital and then it would go into remission but always leaving her much worse.

She eventually had to virtually live in her wheelchair completely dependent on others for everything.

She died last year at the age of 52.

Sue.... I live with the hope that a cure will be found in the near future.

My heart goes out to Caroline although I know that neither of you want sympathy ......just understanding.

Jean.

FACT.........
What does research suggest?
Research suggests that:

* the overall life expectancy of people with MS is only slightly lower than that of the general population.
* since the 1960s, increase in life expectancy for people with MS has grown more rapidly than in the general population.
* improved health care for people with severe MS has been effective in reducing premature deaths.

Thank you to everyone who has read, added and nudged :-))

I think the purpose of this thread has now been served.

I hope some people have a little more understanding of MS now.

I would like to send my very best wishes to other sufferers and I sincerely hope they receive the support which they need and deserve.

Sue x

Edit: Please don't forget that there are different types of MS and some are more benign than the aggressive type that receives the most publicity.