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Does ms shorten life expectancy

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bristol, RI
October 13
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Members came together to discuss whether MS shortens life expectancy, with many sharing a hopeful and faith-filled outlook that life is... Read more

Members came together to discuss whether MS shortens life expectancy, with many sharing a hopeful and faith-filled outlook that life is unpredictable for everyone, MS or not. Several members emphasized staying active, thinking positively, and not letting MS define their future, with one member noting their family members living into their 90s and beyond. A recurring theme was that MS itself is rarely the direct cause of a shorter life, but rather secondary complications, and that focusing on daily joy and giving worries to God brought the most peace.

A MyMSTeam Member

Not for certain but for most people w/MS, they live into their 80s but they usually die of something else.

October 13
A MyMSTeam Member

I figure you go when you're called up I'm not scared until my # is up i'm gonna do everything I want to do😁

October 14 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Dear Wednesday so very true
It can be related to ms
Do the best you can
Follow the good rules for ms

October 13
A MyMSTeam Member

People in my family die in thier 70s. I am trying to change that. I don't want to worry about that to be honest.

October 14
A MyMSTeam Member

I think no one can determine the life expectancy of anyone MS or not . Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. Don’t even think about stuff like that. Make each day count and live like it’s your last .

October 13

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