I do know how scarry ms is. My cousin has it. She is also a part of a study in Ma. about families who have more than one member with this. This does not mean it will happen to your daughter. I am just telling you there are studies going on right now, to see if this has real genetic component. Dianne is my cousin, She got MS in her late 20's and is now 60 and still doing just fine. She had two aunts, Her mothers two sisters had the disease. As this was unususal, she was involved with the study. I know what is it like to worry over your daughter, but try not to anyway. There is research about this, that you can really find if you want to. I would find out this particular study for you that Dianne did, and what institution it was conducted in. I don't know much in the way of details, or how long this study lasts, maybe they follow the family for life, I am not sure. Scientists are hard at work, that much I know. They are trying very hard to crack this disease, there is more hope than ever before. Dianne never gave up, and never will, she may be one of the strongest people I have ever met. Soon I hope there will be more answers for all of us how have such illnesses. Ask your doctor too, about any information thats current. I will keep both you and your daughter in my prayers. I too have some conditions that have a genetic component, but both my children are still OK, and are now in their late 30's. ginnie