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True or false: Myths about Multiple Sclerosis

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Many people -- including more than a few patients -- have misconceptions about multiple sclerosis. Confusion about MS can cause unnecessary worry, and keep people from enjoying life to the fullest. When it comes to MS, can you separate fact from fiction? Take this short quiz to find out.


1. Multiple sclerosis usually shortens a person's life.

True
False

2. People with MS should avoid working or doing anything else that might be stressful.

True
False

3. Pregnancy and childbirth are dangerous for women with MS.

True
False

4. Aspartame, mercury fillings, and other everyday chemicals are a major cause of MS.

True
False

5. A large majority of people with MS can get around without wheelchairs.

True
False

6. Most people can reverse MS by simply changing their diets.

True
False

7. MS always gets progressively worse.

True
False

8. Modern treatments mask the symptoms of MS, but can't slow down the disease.

True
False



First published Oct 29, 2003


Last updated Oct 09, 2008


Copyright © 2003 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company

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