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Q: My sister-in-law was diagnosed with MS last week. What can we expect in future? What will her life expectancy be? Strangely, her sister was also diagnosed with MS about five years ago. We thought this wasn't an inheritable disease?
A: They still don't know what exactly causes MS. They think a susceptibility to the disease, along with certain environmental factors, could be at play. For example, we see much more MS in the colder countries as in the warmer countries. Her prognosis will depend on what kind of MS she has – some people go into remission quickly and stay there for a long time; others have a fast, deteriorating kind. The best would be for your sister-in-law to consult a neurologist that "super specialises" in MS. Also visit www.msaustralia.org.au for more information.
A: They still don't know what exactly causes MS. They think a susceptibility to the disease, along with certain environmental factors, could be at play. For example, we see much more MS in the colder countries as in the warmer countries. Her prognosis will depend on what kind of MS she has – some people go into remission quickly and stay there for a long time; others have a fast, deteriorating kind. The best would be for your sister-in-law to consult a neurologist that "super specialises" in MS. Also visit www.msaustralia.org.au for more information.
