by Mrs. Maurine Hoeger
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Outlook. MS can be a challenging condition to live with, but new treatments over the past 20 years have considerably improved the quality of life of people with the condition. MS itself is rarely fatal, but complications may arise from severe MS, such as chest or bladder infections, or swallowing difficulties.
Can you have 'normal' life with MS?
· But the associated complications cause the average lifespan with MS to be about 7 years shorter than people who don’t live with MS. Those with MS tend to die from many of the same conditions as...
Can you join the military if you have MS?
· Many people with MS may live for 25 to 35 years or longer after their diagnosis. Survival is improving in MS patients, but chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, depression, or diabetes may lower life expectancy in MS.
What is it like to live with someone with MS?
Doctors may not be able to predict whether the patients’ conditions will get better with time or not, but yes, one can definitely live a normal life with multiple sclerosis. Healthy Living Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential not only for people suffering from any type of illness but for everyone.
What does living with MS mean to you?
A long-lasting condition like multiple sclerosis is different. It can affect your life in many ways. It doesn't have to keep you from being happy, though. A positive attitude can be one of the best...
Can you live normal life with MS?
You may have to adapt your daily life if you're diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but with the right care and support many people can lead long, active and healthy lives.
How long can you live with MS disease?
One study has found that the average life expectancy for people with MS is 76 years of age. In 2019, the U.S. life-expectancy averaged 78.8 years, and in 2020 it declined to 77.3 years, primarily due to the COVID pandemic. Many people with MS may live for 25 to 35 years or longer after their diagnosis.
Can MS stop progressing?
Over time, symptoms stop coming and going and begin getting steadily worse. The change may happen shortly after MS symptoms appear, or it may take years or decades. Primary-progressive MS: In this type, symptoms gradually get worse without any obvious relapses or remissions.
Can MS go away?
Multiple sclerosis treatment. There is currently no cure for MS. The goal of treatment is to help you cope with and relieve symptoms, slow the progress of the disease and maintain a good quality of life. This can be done through a combination of medicine and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
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