@Blagaman182 

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Blagaman182

Having a baby

Another post from me... my wife and I are getting to the stage where we’re discussing having a baby. Research a couple of years suggested that there was very little chance of passing anything on. Now what I’m reading is that your child will potentially have a much higher risk of developing ms. This is devastating news to me I haven’t mentioned it to my wife and I don’t really know what to do now any thoughts?
@californiadreamin

The odds of getting ms with one parent is still very low. Even though the odds are higher that’s because the odds are so low to begin with. You can likely minimize the risk for your kids by taking a few preventive measures: sun light, vitamin d, leafy green veggies and few things like that. That’s what we are doing in our family. The other thing to keep in mind is since you are aware it’s a possibility you can watch for it and there are so many treatment options available now. Lastly if you follow the science, the cause of ms might likely be Epstein-Barr virus and there are things that might minimize that risk including a vaccine that is in trials.

@EdmontonAlberta

@blagaman182 Scott; I am going to give you a polite verbal cuff on the side of your head - hope you do not mind... ;-) We are born, we live then we die; life is that simple. It is the living part that makes life enjoyable. You have a woman (a good one I presume), a job & from the words you use typing; you are intelligent. With all due respect - quit focusing on MS; whatever will occur, will occur. Go on dates with your Sweetheart; there may be limitations yet enjoy life as much as possible. Ensure she has fun being with you! Not only that but go out with your friends; or invite them over. Whatever you do, keep a positive attitude & enjoy life. Ensure people want to be with you because when the Sh*t hits the fan on anything in life (as it always does), a strong network is needed to survive... Something to think about; while you move forward...