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Genetics

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gibraltar, MI

Does anyone have a genetic history of MS? If yes, what was the relation? My maternal 2nd cousin and her mother both had ms.

July 7, 2017
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yes, I have PPMS and 3 close family members all have RRMS

July 24, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

It is difficult to determine if it's a genetic trait, rather, location, environment, food consumption, and family history etc.

July 10, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I'm the only one in my family with the honor so far

July 7, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

None here. I'm the lucky one, that is sarcasm

August 9, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I have 2 cousins, sisters, that have MS.

July 24, 2017

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