What singer was diagnosed with MS?

Singer-songwriter Victoria Williams' MS diagnosis led to a source of support for others. In 1993, her musical friends, including Lou Reed and Pearl Jam, recorded the album, Sweet Relief, to raise money for her medical bills. She then founded the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to help others with health problems.
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What singer has multiple sclerosis?

Grand Ole Opry member Hal Ketchum enjoyed many Top 10 country hits in the 90s, including “Small Town Saturday Night,” which reached number two on the country chart. He was diagnosed with MS in 2003, the same disease that led to his mother's early death. “She had to perceive her own mortality,” the singer said in 1994.
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Which celebrity has MS 2022?

Wandavision and Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Emma Caulfield, 49, went public with her MS diagnosis in October 2022, after keeping her illness under wraps for 10 years before talking about it with Vanity Fair.
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Do any celebrities have MS?

There are many celebrities who have multiple sclerosis (MS) and take an active role in advocating for research and treatments for this disease. Among them are actress Selma Blair, metal singer Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne, country artist Clay Walker, and TV personality Montel Williams.
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What is life expectancy with MS?

The average life expectancy for people with MS is around 5 to 10 years lower than average, and this gap appears to be getting smaller all the time.
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Who is the most famous person from MS?

Famous People from Mississippi
  • Elvis Presley. ...
  • Oprah Winfrey. ...
  • Jimmy Buffet. ...
  • James Earl Jones. ...
  • Brett Favre. Brett Favre was born in Gulfport on Oct. ...
  • B.B. King. B.B. King was born in Berclair on Sept. ...
  • Ruby Bridges. Ruby Bridges was born in Tylertown on Sept. ...
  • Faith Hill. Faith Hill was born in Star on Sept.
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Who recently came out with MS?

In August 2021, Christina Applegate revealed on Twitter that she'd been diagnosed with MS "a few months" earlier. "It's been a strange journey.
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How do people get multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking the brain and nerves. It's not clear why this happens but it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
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What causes multiple sclerosis?

We do not know for certain what causes multiple sclerosis. Scientists believe that a combination of factors trigger the disease. Studies support the opinion that MS is caused when people with the right combination of genes are exposed to some trigger in the environment.
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What famous actress has multiple sclerosis?

Christina Applegate is opening up about living with multiple sclerosis, and how finishing her acclaimed show “Dead to Me” was important to her. The actress, 50, spoke with the New York Times for an article published on Tuesday, ahead of the premiere of the third and final season of her Netflix series later this month.
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What famous actress has MS?

Actress Teri Garr was at the height of her career in 1983 when she first noticed symptoms of MS during a jog in New York's Central Park. Garr inexplicably tripped and felt a stabbing pain in her arm. After years of doctor visits without a diagnosis, Garr finally found out what was ailing her in 1999: She had MS.
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Why does heat make MS worse?

Why You're Sensitive to Heat. MS damages the protective sheath around nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. This slows down nerve signals, so your body doesn't always respond the way it should. Heat can slow these signals even more.
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What is the number 1 cause of MS?

Boston, MA – Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.
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Is MS inherited from mother or father?

MS is not directly inherited from parent to child. There's no single gene that causes it. Over 200 genes might affect your chances of getting MS. But genes are only part of the story.
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What state has the most cases of multiple sclerosis?

According to a 2017 study published by Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Blue Health Intelligence (BHI), Syracuse, New York has the highest rate of MS.
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Can stress trigger MS?

Exposure to stress has long been suspected as a factor that can aggravate MS. There are many studies showing that among people diagnosed with MS, stressful life events are associated with a significant increase in risk of MS exacerbation in the weeks or months following onset of the stressor.
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What vitamins should you avoid with MS?

High doses of other vitamins can antagonize your immune-modulating, immunosuppressive therapies used to manage MS. Supplements that stimulate the immune system should be avoided in high doses. Those include selenium, zinc, B1, B2, folic acid, B6, vitamin A, biotin, magnesium, copper, and manganese.
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Is MS a Covid risk?

Current evidence shows that simply having MS does not make you more likely than the general population to develop COVID-19, become severely ill or die from the infection. However, certain factors have been shown to increase the risk of a severe case of COVID-19: Progressive MS. Older age.
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What is MS best known for?

Mississippi is known for being the birthplace of American blues music and home to many talented musicians. It is also famous for its fertile soil, which makes it an agricultural powerhouse, as well as for its catfish farming industry.
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What famous singer is from Tupelo MS?

Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi, to Gladys Presley (née Gladys Love Smith) and Vernon Presley (Vernon Elvis Presley).
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Did Snoop Dogg live in Mississippi?

Childhood: Snoop Dogg was born to Beverly Tate and Vernell Varnado and raised Long Beach, California, though it has been reported that he was originally from Mississippi. His performing life began at Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church and he started rapping when he was in sixth grade.
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What foods can trigger MS?

7 Foods to Avoid When You Have MS
  • Saturated Fats. Saturated fats come primarily from animal products and by-products, such as red meat and full-fat dairy, and are also found in foods that contain palm oil or coconut oil. ...
  • Trans Fats. ...
  • Cow's Milk. ...
  • Sugar. ...
  • Sodium. ...
  • Refined Carbs. ...
  • Gluten.
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What virus is linked to MS?

The case for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

The studies found that: Antibodies (immune proteins that indicate a person has been exposed) to EBV were significantly higher in people who eventually developed MS than in control samples of people who did not get the disease.
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What triggers MS flare?

What Causes an MS Flare-Up?
  • Stress.
  • Fatigue.
  • Heat.
  • Infections.
  • Diet.
  • Medications.
  • Smoking.
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