This article covers the ways that MS can affect life expectancy.
It’s important to note that different disease progressions were found to affect life expectancy in different ways.
Most people with MS ultimately succumb to the same causes of death as the general population.
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However, having multiple sclerosis can increase the risk of certain diseases and conditions that ultimately may cause death.
Some of these include:
Complications of MS can range from mild to severe.
You also may feel you’ve lost all control of your health and quality of life.
Early treatment can increase your lifespan.
Recent research has also found that early treatment can reduce your chances of developing a disability.
Also, consider working with a therapist to help manage the psychological impact of the disease.
Summary
Mulitple sclerosis is rarely fatal.
People who receive treatment early tend to do better than those who do not seek treatment early.
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