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Does anyone else have family members with M. S? It is rife in my family on both my mom and dad's side.

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Gauteng South Africa

I have family members on both my mom and dad's side of the family and am very concerned that my children might get it

April 2, 2023
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Hi there. My answer to your question, ironically, is YES! I have it, two of my cousins (who are brothers) have it and my son was dx 3 yrs ago and unfortunately had to forfeit a full ride Division I football scholarship bc his coordination was off. It's so crazy. All 4 of use did genetic testing and not one of us had a similar, familial gene suspected for MS

April 4, 2023

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