Heart Disease and MS
So I started having some issues with my heart and am being sent on for some testing. So I decided to search the internet and see if MS had anything to do with heart disease and well apparently it does. I also asked my cardiologist and she said yes MS can affect the heart. I swear I have never seen anything in all of my MS research mention this until I specifically searched for Heart Disease and MS. I mean when you search for info on MS a lot of stuff pops up but I've never seen anything about the heart.
Has anyone been affected by heart disease due to their MS?
Hello kimberlybthatsme
I have dealt with Afib for years before I was diagnosed with MS and Yes both issues are tied together.
With all the research going on we will most likely learn and lot of health issues are tied together.
Wishing you the best
It can be really unsettling to discover something important only after you’re already dealing with symptoms. So I understand your urge to find out more about this. I want to share an interview by one of our members who talks about their experience with heart disease and MS- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/heart-disease. I think you may find it insightful in your journey to learn more. Nonetheless, I’m really glad your cardiologist is being thorough and sending you for tests. Having answers can at least take away some of the unknown. Hoping everything comes back with clarity and reassurance! Keep us updated, Latoya (Team Member)
