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Shelby Twps,Michigan
June 29, 2024
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July 2, 2024
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I didn’t think so but had to ask,I’ll!

July 2, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

There is a guy claiming to be a Dr.Reese on Facebook who said this was the cause

June 30, 2024
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Lol thats a new one, but who knows , There is no scientific basis for the theory as far as I know, what type of parasites? One of the most common brain parasites is toxoplasmosis (which comes from cats) or different types of tape worms found in pork (but these result in cysts).

June 29, 2024
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No, multiple sclerosis (MS) is not caused by parasites in the brain or spine. MS is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective coating (myelin) on nerve cells in the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. The exact cause of MS is unknown, but it involves a combination of Show Full Answer

No, multiple sclerosis (MS) is not caused by parasites in the brain or spine. MS is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective coating (myelin) on nerve cells in the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. The exact cause of MS is unknown, but it involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

June 29, 2024

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