Has anyone had a benign brain tumor removed and developed MS within a few years?
While it's understandable to wonder about a connection when you know two people who experienced this, there isn't established evidence linking brain tumor removal surgery to the development of MS.
Research shows that surgery and anesthesia Show Full Answer
Has anyone had a benign brain tumor removed and developed MS within a few years?
While it's understandable to wonder about a connection when you know two people who experienced this, there isn't established evidence linking brain tumor removal surgery to the development of MS.
Research shows that surgery and anesthesia don't increase the risk of MS relapse in people who already have the condition. Studies analyzing hundreds of surgeries found no increased risk of MS exacerbations from surgical procedures themselves.
MS develops when the immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system, creating lesions. Brain lesions in MS result from inflammation and immune system dysfunction, not from surgical procedures or trauma to the brain.
The timing might be coincidental. MS symptoms can develop gradually, and sometimes people don't realize they have MS until after an unrelated medical event prompts additional testing or imaging. It's possible these individuals had early MS that wasn't yet diagnosed when they had their tumor surgery.
If you're concerned about your own situation or have questions about MS development, discussing your specific medical history with your neurologist would be helpful.
January 16
Either that or the stress of surgery activated possible dormant herpes virus.
January 16
That is so interesting, do you think they already had ms and the stress of having a brain tumor and surgery brought it on? I hope they are doing well🙏
January 16
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