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Hello everyone. I'm new here. I was wondering if any of you have siblings that also have MS. From what I've read it's not hereditary.

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Terre Haute, IN
January 19
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A MyMSTeam Member

I'm the only person I know that has it. That's not counting the people on the MS sites I'm on.

January 20
A MyMSTeam Member

There is a genetic component in some. I know a few people on here with relatives who have it as well

January 19
A MyMSTeam Member

I'm sorry. My sister has had it for 25 years. She's in her late 60s. I'm 58

January 19
A MyMSTeam Member

I was told it is not hereditary, however some people are genetically predisposed to it. As far as I know I am the first person in my family to have it.

January 19 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

My Mom and I both have MS. My Sister doesnt.

January 20

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Remember when the docs said it's not genetic? Yah I didn't believe that.

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Mesa border of Gilbert az
June 15, 2019 (edited)

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