@A MyMSTeam Member I have had RRMS and now SPMS,so I never researched PPMS . The lifespan is 7 years less than without MS, and people don't pass from MS, but usually from other illness like heart attack, cancer, stroke, etc. For those of us with decades into this disease, I'm guessing The dmt's have helped us get this far. Just keep healthy with good blood pressure, blood oxygen, temperature, etc and get your bloodwork checked, eat reasonably healthy. And find your JOY and positivity to help you throughout your journey. Hugs my friend 🤗!
I suggest to go to a neurologist and to take DMT to make your MS stable
Yes but with DMT theoretically MS has less impact on your future
The point of DMT's is to slow down advancement or at the least reduce the severity , otherwise why bother ,and I bother ,any little bit to give me longer standing ,sight etc etc
In the article "PPMS: Prognosis and Life Expectancy," it is mentioned that while there is no cure for PPMS, the condition is not considered fatal. Most individuals with PPMS pass away from common causes like cancer or heart disease. People with any form of MS generally have a seven-year reduction in life span, with some Show Full Answer