Multiple Sclerosis: Worst Case
Dealing with MS can be difficult because recurrence of the disease is so common and its progressive tendency affects every survivor differently
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Remission / Recovery / RecurrenceDealing with a remission of MS can be difficult because recurrence of the disease is so common. In fact, it is not uncommon for MS patients to have relatively long periods of being symptom-free and then have the disease reassert itself. Unfortunately there is no cure for MS. Check out this site to read doctors' and patients' views of remission:About.com - Multiple SclerosisBecause the cause of MS is poorly understood, there's little anyone can do to prevent it or hold off a relapse. Read more about prevention of MS at this WebMD page:Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - PreventionFor uplifting and encouraging stories of multiple sclerosis patients, take a look at:
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What helped you while you were dealing with your diagnosis of MS; undergoing treatment; and moving into remission/recovery? Take a look back at your journey and share with others what helped you and what you wished you would have known or done. You can create a profile, reach out to other survivors, join support circles, or share your story by following the links at TheSurvivorsClub.org. Check out some of the best charities for supporting multiple sclerosis research or offering support to survivors.
America's Charities - Multiple Sclerosis Though MS itself usually doesn't cause death, as with many diseases, patients with advanced MS and their families may find they are unprepared when the worst case happens. If you find out that your disease has progressed to the point that treatment is no longer effective, it's important to understand how to deal with this.MS Blogs
What helped you while you were dealing with your diagnosis of MS; undergoing treatment; and moving into remission/recovery? Take a look back at your journey and share with others what helped you and what you wished you would have known or done. You can create a profile, reach out to other survivors, join support circles, or share your story by following the links at TheSurvivorsClub.org. Check out some of the best charities for supporting multiple sclerosis research or offering support to survivors.
America's Charities - Multiple Sclerosis Though MS itself usually doesn't cause death, as with many diseases, patients with advanced MS and their families may find they are unprepared when the worst case happens. If you find out that your disease has progressed to the point that treatment is no longer effective, it's important to understand how to deal with this.MS Blogs
- Trevis Gleason's Multiple Sclerosis Blog -- "Death from Multiple Sclerosis"
- Neil Cavuto - lead anchor, Fox News Channel
- Annette Funicello - singer, dancer, Mouseketeer
- Teri Garr - actress ("Young Frankenstein," "Tootsie," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind")
- Lola Folana – singer
- Barbara Jordan - Congresswoman, professor, civil rights activist
- Richard Pryor - comedian and actor
