Risk Factors of MS? Cause of MS?

In this video I explain what causes MS! If you'd like to understand what leads to Multiple Sclerosis, then start watching this vid right now!

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NOTE: Make sure to talk to your provider before ANY treatment decision. We hope to educate, empower and energize those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. This channel consists of a collection of formal lectures and informal video clips about MS to help education others. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational/educational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any of our videos. They are just to help educate you about the condition guys!

[LisaSmith-qljk]

Thank you! I have MS and this is the most difficult part to answer when people learn that I have it. How did I get it? Or is it contagious. I try to educate but sometimes the sarcasm sneaks in. Lol

[dianaadmiral]

Me and my team believes it can come from abuse, a group of us has it and fleed from abusive narcissists

[oper]

Thanks for the video. I'm a second generation MSer. My Mom developed symptoms around the late 60's, way before the advent of dishwashers and hand sanitizers. I saw writing samples of hers, and it wasn't smooth like her sister's. This may have been an overlooked symptom, because she appeared to be healthy all around. Her biggest exacerbation came after my birth, perhaps it was the advent of my birth that set it off to full blown MS. My aunt told me my Mom had no labor pain and I just popped out, no problem. But my Mom wasn't able to walk, or had a real hard time balancing herself because the wheelchair was now brought into her life. As I recall her telling me, the next exacerbation about a year later, took her sight. I grew up knowing I ran a small risk of developing MS myself. My 20's were symptom free, then in my 30's I actually had some numbness appear, then return to normal. I never heard of any other family members having anything like my Mom's illness. Up to my 30's, I had one first cousin develop Lupus, another one had developed Type 1 diabetes when he was five and his sister began developing growth problems at age nine; she was prescribed Thyroid medication to get her on track and it became part of her daily routine. Since type two was prevalent among the older folks in my Mom's family, I just thought it was the only health condition to be aware of at that point. Then I met with one my Mom's first cousins, and she had something like rheumatic arthritis, and I noticed she walked stiffly. I thought nothing of it until another of her first cousins shared she would have episodes of not feeling her legs and hands; sometimes she would have a hard time seeing. Even though she was my Mom's first cousin, she was only 3 years older than me. She never heard of my Mom's symptoms so I immediately told her, there's something that was affecting the women in the family. I said to this cousin, you have symptoms like my Mom, you have another first cousin who moves around with lots off stiffness, and your first cousin once removed has Lupus. Somethings up with the women in the family. When I had my first exacerbation, I wound up in the ER. I told the attending docs of my Mom's MS, her two first cousins, and her nieces' Lupus. They immediately ordered an MRI and gave me the news. I had many lesions in my brain, I had MS. The attending Neurologist sent me in for second MRI, for my spine. It showed one lesion. After my release I began to contact my family. It turns out I found another of my Mom's first cousin with MS. When, her Dad spoke to me he said everyone was fine. But it was her younger sister overhearing the conversation, got on the phone with me and asked, "so why were you in the hospital?" When I told her she shouted, " that's what my Sister has!" I told her, please explain to your Dad, the illness my Mom had is the same as your sister's. He only remembers my Mom with no vision and in a wheelchair. There was no label for it in the 60's and 70's. I continued to make calls. I found another of my Mom's 1st cousin with no ability to write. This may be due to an early car accident in her teens, but I thought it was errie she lost fine control of her hands just like my Mom, and me. Then the sister of the other cousin with similar symptoms as my Mom, had said she had Lupus. (This story was changed to fibromyalgia. Then the story was changed because she was self diagnosing herself instead of dealing with a doctor. But the most telling part of this cousins story; her son has been dealing with health issues that have not been "labeled." Those doctor overseeing his care have learned towards a condition of the kidneys, and more further testing. What was very telling to me were the symptoms of MS she sent to me asking if I dealt with any of the issues? I said yes, all of them. At that point, I said your son maybe dealing with comorbities that run across MS, Lupus, cronic fatigue, etc. I told her he fits the profile of when the problems begin to show, and it appears MS is more aggressive in males. I had to put an end to my communication with her for reasons of honesty. I believe her son has been in the hospital, but I don't trust the explanations of her own neuro issues since she's not under doctor care). Her son is dealing with neuro issues that I feel will be treated by his doctors and I know they are trying to be diligent in providing s diagnosis. If you don't know enough details of your family health history or SHARE those details with your doctors, you really run the risk of delaying treatment. My Mom's cousin who was diagnosed with MS had been under care for two months, before she was given a diagnosis. She had completele paralysis on her left side and went to the ER. She underwent many tests, began physical and occupational therapy. Then she was transferred to a larger hospital facility, underwent another test and the result was finally revealed. Had she known more about our family health history, she may have helped the doctors select a direction of probable diagnosis and treatment sooner. She shared with me she was at a total loss for what happened. She thought she was alone in the storm. This is why it's important to stay in contact with family and find out what's really going on health wise. Sorry this message was so long, but sharing the observations that are collected over many years, is what helped me and I hope it will help others.

[jen]

As one of those pasty folks from GB, I thank you, as always Dr B for enlightening us all! 😊 #WeHaveMS

[fatimaadas]

I had my first clinical MS attack after a flu vaccination, almost 12 days after the flu shot . Nobody have a solid explanation of how it happened .Thank you Dr Boster for creating a better understanding of this disease .

[billielewis]

I hope they can find a way to remylinate the damage caused by ms. My brain is riddled in lesions and I wish more than anything I could go back before I had ms and not take a day for granted ever again. I have occipital neuralgia from ms and I pray to god this 2nd nerve block will work. I agree with the genetics, my cousin has lupus. I feel like I should be saying something positive but I’m gonna say it as it is. It sucks. Today sucks. This pain sucks and I’m just sick of feeling drunk 🥴 anyways, tomorrow could be a better day 🤔💪🙏🏻 dr, boster, great videos by the way, appreciate them so much

[AJHR]

Enjoyed the vlog, lots of good take aways! Ty thanks, Dr.B! One day I wish you could do a dear John letter vlog to caregivers(spouses, friends and new resident doctors in the ER. Always diving into some of the best topics!!

[listening]

I hadn't seen this yet, Aaron. Thank you. It was new to me. Have a good Sunday! :)

[jen]

Another great video! It's been 3 days since being told its MS. All the videos I watched prior definitely made hearing it somewhat easier.

[eyesonfire]

I find the Microbiome interaction within MS, cancer and similar things incredibly interesting.I wished there was more info on that subject.Interesting video as usual Dr. B. Thanks a ton :)

[mattz]

Another excellent video filled with knowledge and truth.

[giftboutiq]

all to me and I see why I have MS. Excellent video as always.

[joharyrodriguez]

Dr. Boster you are so awesome. Very interesting. I always had a low vitamin D level. My mother smoked while she was pregnant with all her children and she is still a smoker! so we all grew up on her second hand smoke. . They first time i had an episode of MS (still not official diagnosed) was 3 weeks after the birth of my daughter. I encountered a very stressful situation like never before (too long to discuss) but I think the intense emotional stress caused me to develop MS.

[donnamoore]

Just thinking back, I had a virus when I was 11 years old that ended up with a hospital stay of 5 days. With only a diagnosis of a stomach virus. My kidney function had almost stopped. That was about 1966 or 1967. It was rare for my race to be admitted to the hospital back then.

[samanthafoor]

Since my recent dx in June I have racked my brain as well wondering why and how. That’s the frustrating part. Because I feel if I don’t know why it happened I can’t control it from worsening. But Dr.B. I’m 4 for 4, and eat very healthy plus drinking mostly nothing but hot green tea and water. Hoping all of that keeps me moving. 😊😊. Thank God this disease is an active area of research!!!

[annieo]

Thank you! I have always believed that my MS was mostly caused by heredity. I have it, my sister has it, and we had a great uncle that had it. It has always seemed like we got MS through our family genes.

[Venger]

I would say those factors line up. 1. *Environment* Runs in the family. Have a genetic predisposition to it. 2. *Environment* Exposed to a consistent second hand smoke (Dad, Dad’s card playing pals, 65% of my friends throughout life but most’ve quit *early 20s, 30s life*, Life in southern US) 3.Sanitiser obsessed life (20s 30s. It was the late 90s early to 2000s to 2010s & I was a service Industry grunt.) 4.Definitely not enough sunlight (vitamin D) in my life. My fault for staying inside way to much.

Though my MS specialist did not consider stress to be a contributing factor, I count it. Thanks Dr Boster

[Omar.a.b.b]

Thank you for your time you recording these videos, they answer a lot of questions for me

[moniquetorres]

Thank You Dr Boater for sharing This Video With All Of Us

[dianedavis]

I was wondering about this, again recently. Thank you Dr. Boster.