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[Coffee69]

I don’t have MS in my family history but with my third son I received two units of blood due to bleeding out the doctor said I should’ve had a third but I declined. That was in 2007 I wonder if MS depending on the stage you are at is transmittable through blood transfusions? Just a question, but a thought that has been on my mind. Not that I can change any of that now but I wonder... any thoughts?

[rjoneslaw]

That is a good question but I would say no but I could be wrong lets see what others say

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Not sure, Coffee69 but perhaps your neuro would know. Keep Smiling

[jimeka]

From what I have read no but information on ms changes every day. Good point 👍

[2littletime]

Hmmm...good question.???

[Kenu]

Know that you cannot give blood 🩸 with MS, I checked on that. Ken 🐾🐾

[greaterexp in reply to Kenu]

Ken, I think it depends on what medications one takes. I recently gave blood after disclosing my MS.

Everything I’ve read would dispute the thought that MS is transmissible in any way, other than there being a possible genetic link.

[Kenu in reply to greaterexp]

You’re right, I was on Tysabri and that’s why I couldn’t donate. Was the DMTS, not MS👍😉 Ken 🐾🐾

[Kenu in reply to Kenu]

Also Aubiago is the one I am on now and can’t donate because of it. Another that stops me is Cancer ♋️, can’t donate or if you’re over 65 they cut you off. Bummer, oh well 😉

[BettysMom]

No, absolutely not. MS is not transmissible from one person to another by blood or anything else.

[hairbrain4]

I doubt it was transmitted due to the reseach that has been published. I am the only one in my family tree with MS. My neuro thought it may have been triggered from having chichen pox as a teen, as there is research to support that theory. They still don't really know how we get it or what actually triggers it. I was told to make sure that my family member know about it for their medical history.

[Coffee69]

Thank all for replying. I am new to all of this and frustrated with what is going on with my body. I am a Reiki practitioner and have witnessed some amazing healings! Working on myself has been a process... I am now working with Theata .... just started and I am hopeful 😊

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Coffee69]

Hi Coffee69 welcome! And can understand your frustrations. MS, well, is just plain frustrating! One day you have it pegged, the next. Poof! It's up and changed on you! Know we are here for you if you need to laugh, cry, vent or have any questions! I personally might not have the answers, but someone else might! 🤗💕🌠

[1575]

The disease attacks the coating of the body’s nerve endings and leaves a scar (sclerosis) which stops the body from its normal nerve functions. That is a very scary diagnosis but there is hope.

The only remedy for guys like me years ago was to load me up with steroids, now there are a host of disease modifying treatments available still no cure but a real measurable delaying of the progression. MS is an autoimmune desease it is not inheritable or transmitted as far as current science knows, one theory is lack of vitamin D, since recently diagosted, reccomend reading everything available post a request for information you will get a ton of informative suggestions also join the MS Society, MSAA etc. they are a wealth of information the more you know the better off you are fighting this disease.

The research for a cure continues. Good luck.