genetic component in MS
 

Do any of you with MS have children with immune disorders - including MS ? I see to - - - - - - -

Yes DD has MS.

We come from a large family with different auto immune disorders. I think all of the women from my Mom on down. So I know it is from the maternal side. Mom, her 2 daughters and all of the daughters female children.

No, and 4 kids, also a large number of other family and none with an autoimmune disorder or MS.

oh well
 

when I was dx'd 40 years ago - I was told 2 things - I had 8 years to live and ms was not genetically carried - 40 years later I am still here and my son 45 has just been dx'd with ms - 2 for 2 - oh yay - younger son has immune issues

Yes, I think that it isn't always, but can be hereditary. So sorry to
hear of your Sons DX.:( My DD was DX at 31. she is now 43 and
in remission, for now.

Bless you Mom, I know how you feel..:hug:

I have MS and ITP, my sister and her daughter have Lupus - no evidence so far of MS in my children (and praying like mad there won't be).

Reports from researchers show more and more genes that are a part of this illness...now if they can find out the trigger, we can prevent our offspring from this journey...

When I was diagnosed I was also told 2 things: MS doesn't cause pain and doesn't affect cognition. :rolleyes:

ANN

Hi Karen
 

My cousin has MS. Her mothers sister had MS,as well as my cousins mothers, or her grandma had it too. She participated in a study in Boston. It is unusual for three family members to have MS. There didn't seem to be any other auto immune problems. ginnie