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I have had MS since 1976... you survivors of this disease, will have one hell of a ride...

May 24, 2024
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There isn't a specific "stage 4" for PPMS (Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis). However, people with PPMS generally have a poorer prognosis compared to other forms of MS due to the lack of remission periods. On average, individuals with MS live about seven years less than the general population. Most people with PPMS Show Full Answer

There isn't a specific "stage 4" for PPMS (Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis). However, people with PPMS generally have a poorer prognosis compared to other forms of MS due to the lack of remission periods. On average, individuals with MS live about seven years less than the general population. Most people with PPMS pass away from common causes like cancer or heart disease, not directly from MS itself.

May 24, 2024

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