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June 15, 2019 (edited)
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Members vigorously debated whether MS is genetic after reading about new research identifying potential causes, with responses ranging from... Read more

Members vigorously debated whether MS is genetic after reading about new research identifying potential causes, with responses ranging from "I'm the only one in my family" to stories of multiple relatives across generations diagnosed with the disease. Several members shared that while they may be alone with MS in their immediate family, relatives have other autoimmune conditions like lupus, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis, leading many to believe autoimmune tendencies rather than MS specifically may run in families. A recurring theme was the role of environmental factors and stress as potential triggers, with members pointing to toxic chemicals, pesticides, geographic clusters of cases, childhood trauma, and vitamin D deficiency as possible contributors that interact with genetic predisposition.

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No history of MS in my family that I know of, but my dad is adopted so there's a big question mark there. I just read "What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Autoimmune Disorders". Was a good read and talked a lot about how the autoimmunity genes work - he (Stephen B. Edelson, MD) believes there's a much lower likelihood of people in families having the same autoimmune disease as autoimmunity apparently manifests uniquely in folks, so it's much more common for people in a family to have different autoimmune illnesses that stem from the same autoimmunity genes. I also appreciated reading about his method of care since he treats people based on specific autoimmune symptoms rather than the different disorders. This theory/approach makes a lot of sense for me since the side of my family that I do know history about has some thyroid issues, arthritis, and Raynaud's. I'm the only lucky one so far with MS! XX

June 18, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

Don’t think it’s to do with genetics I think it is stress related

June 15, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

Also your pineal gland in the back of your head allows you to be so intuitive! I am intuitive too! I can feel other peoples energy like walking in water or a flash of what happened. Some people don't understand it, nor believe it, but I did that with my ex girlfriend and she acknowledged that I read her mind without her saying a word over the phone. She is not an easy person to read if you aren't intuitive. I can sense any negative energy very quickly! Sometimes I have to walk away from people that exude too much negative energy!!

June 4, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

That’s it. Every day is a new “adventure”.

April 13, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Me too. I worked 45 years and being on social security disability. I make too much to qualify for Medicaid. It is sad with the cost of everything from medical to food. I cannot afford anything. Going to the doctors every week put a strain on my finances even more so. The doctors don't care about the patient any longer. All they care about is their money, these days.

We need to keep our heads up and never give up.

God bless.
Have a wonderful day.
Linda🤗😄

March 1, 2023

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