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Just curious - Does blood type make us more susceptible to this thing? I'm B+

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Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
August 25, 2024
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Members responded to the question about whether blood type plays a role in MS susceptibility, sharing a wide range of types including O+, A+,... Read more

Members responded to the question about whether blood type plays a role in MS susceptibility, sharing a wide range of types including O+, A+, B+, AB+, and others, with the general feeling being that blood type likely does not determine who develops MS. Several members discussed the possible role of viruses like EBV and even mad cow disease exposure, with some noting ongoing research into an EBV vaccine as a potential preventive step. A recurring theme was the experience of being removed from blood donor lists after an MS diagnosis, which brought both sadness and reflection on how little is still known about what causes the condition.

A MyMSTeam Member

Good morning 🌞 they won't let Us donate blood if We have MS, once they found out I had to stop,it made Me anemic, and I was told It drains to Much 🥰 Out of Our bodies 😭 As We're Already fatigued enough, so for that reason I had to Stop 🛑. So Warriors Be Careful As You give Blood I know its Needed. Be Blessed,Safe, Beautiful, Smile 😁,Laugh, enjoy, Love

August 28, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I am type A. I don’t believe blood type has anything to do with our condition 🤷

August 25, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I don't think it makes any difference to MS. I have since learnt that the most common O type is the least likely to develop diabetes, where B type (me) is the most likely to develop diabetes, which explains it then, we just didn't get 'why me?'
Rhesus + or - makes no difference.

May 1
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I know I don't have it but as far as I know they still have restrictions on giving blood

August 28, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Sara_Elle, I was taken off the blood donor list because of MS medications I chose to take. I am O- I knew I was/am a universal donor,but was told to stop donating I can begin donating again after a certain time period of no MS medication and normal blood work. The MS medication is working for me so this is the best choice for me + being a blood donor at this time. Thank you for explaining the negative and positive for blood types. I only knew about the rh factor which needed to be considered during pregnancy because my husband was O+ My middle son was 0+ but my first and third were both negative They are all blood donors My oldest also donates platelets because he has the patience to do so.

August 26, 2024

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