When Is MS Usually Diagnosed?

Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis came later In life than most. Here's what that means

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Headlines for a healthier you Claire Wolters, News Reporter Christina Applegate's MS Diagnosis Came Later In Life Than Most. Here's What That Means Actress Christina Applegate is opening up about changes to her health and appearance since developing multiple sclerosis (MS) last year, shortly before her 50th birthday.   Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40.   While it is possible, a later-in-life MS diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean that an individual has been living MS-free until that point. It may indicate symptoms were undetected or overlooked.   For Applegate, it seems symptoms didn't develop until her late 40s. In a recent interview with The New York Times, she says she brushed off early signs during the filming of season one of "Dead to Me," which premiered in 2019. Know More There are several FDA-approved medications to help treat relapsing remitting MS (RRMS), but only one targeting primary progressive MS (PPMS). About 15% of people with MS have the progressive type, so advocates are pushing for research and funding to secure better treatment options for those affected. Feel Better Advocates hope that voices like Applegate's will raise awareness about MS, and help people identify symptoms as early as possible. That way, they can receive effective treatments sooner. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Can COVID Tests Detect New Variants? Bad news: There will probably be more variants in the COVID-19 pandemic. Good news: Your rapid test will probably still be able to detect them. Experts explain that most variants have incurred changes to their spike protein, which rapid tests aren't typically scouting out to begin with. Most rapid tests determine a positive result by detecting the "N" protein, which has largely not shown mutations in new variants. READ NOW What to Know About the TikTok Mouth Taping Trend What you should know is not to do it, experts say. Mouth taping is a viral trend on TikTok where people tape their mouths closed during sleep to encourage nose breathing. While creators suggest the method improves sleep hygiene and issues like bad breath, doctors say it can interfere with breathing and aggravate conditions like sleep apnea and asthma. READ NOW In Other News Colorado Becomes Second State With Legalized 'Medicinal Psychedelics.' STAT In a First, Doctors Treat Fatal Genetic Disease Before Birth. AP More From Verywell Voters Protect Abortion Rights in the 5 States Where It Was On the Ballot READ MORE 2 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds READ MORE A New Study Says High-Fat Dairy May Help Prevent Kidney Disease. Does It Really? READ MORE Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com  |  Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 ©2022. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service