I've been having "blackout" spells and I have MS, does the MS have any relationship to the "blackouts"?

Answer 1

http://www.nmss.org/team_biogen.asp one persons story.

Can cause dizziness and blackouts.

Answer 2

When was the last time you saw your doctor? Does he or she know of your blackouts? The reasons for your blackouts can be endless. I don't know if your blackouts are in conjunction with your MS or not. Talk to your doctor and he or she may want to run some tests and x-rays or MRI's as well.

Don't put all your focus on what people tell you in this forum. Go see your doctor and between you and your doctor you will get the proper treatments.

Good luck to you and I hope you feel better very soon!

Answer 3

Yes! My mom has MS and she blacks out once a week.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that involves the central nervous system—specifically the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. MS can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, sensation, and mental functions.

The brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves are connected to one another by nerves and nerve fibers. A protein coating called myelin surrounds and protects the nerve fibers. When myelin becomes inflamed or is destroyed—this is called demyelination—the result is an interruption in the normal flow of nerve impulses through the central nervous system. The process of demyelination and subsequent disruption of nerve impulse flow is the disease known as MS.

Injured tissue called lesions or plaques form in areas of demyelination. In many cases, the cells (oligodendrocytes) that create myelin are destroyed, as are the nerve fibers (axons). The body is then not able to heal the myelin or nerve fibers, which further contributes to disability.

Generally, MS follows one of four courses, which are called: 1

Relapsing-remitting, where symptoms may fade and then recur at random for many years.
Secondary progressive, which initially follows a relapsing-remitting course. Later on, it becomes steadily progressive.
Primary progressive, where the disease is progressive from the start.
Progressive relapsing, where steady deterioration of nerve function begins when symptoms first appear. Symptoms appear and disappear, but nerve damage continues.

Answer 4

I think it does because my sister recently was diagnosed and one of her symptoms was blackouts. So maybe you should see a doctor. Take care!