can one get multiple sclerosis from a head injury?

Answer 1

it is a disease process, and current science suggests it cannot be brought on by trauma
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Sourcebook-Trauma.asp

Answer 2

It's highly unlikely. There is some thought that if you already have some predisposition to getting MS, a head injury could trigger it. It's really more than stress to your system of the injury causing the MS to show up than it is "getting" MS from the injury. Lots of people with MS get worse MS symptoms from a sinus or bladder infection, even though those infections don't give them MS initially. When your auto-immune system is damaged by MS, all kinds of things can trigger what is called an "exacerbation". That's just a worsening of symtoms, or the appearance of new symptoms that the person never had before.

Answer 3

From the internet:

According to a recent report, head injuries do not seem to trigger the development of multiple sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease.

http://www.doctorndtv.com/news/detailnews.asp?id=1985

Answer 4

highly unlikely. Multiple Sclerosis is actually an autoimmune disorder that affects your nervous system. NOW, you can get Cerebral Palsy is you have suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Answer 5

no but you could get a brain injury from a head injury ..resembling multiple sclerosis

Answer 6

No. MS is not caused by trauma. MS is an autommune response--we're altogether clear what triggers it, but head trauma has nothing to do with the body's immune system.

Answer 7

no. its not contageous nor is it brought on by trauma. Its a neurological disorder you are born with.

Answer 8

might