Consequently, the disease is not considered to be contagious so other people cannot catch it from any person with MS they may come in contact with. It is not ... If multiple sclerosis is suspected, blood work will probably be ordered to exclude another disease or disorder such as Lyme disease, lupus, or HIV. read more
Until recently, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not permitted to donate blood at American Red Cross donation centers. The ban has now been lifted because no scientific evidence exists that MS is contagious or can be transmitted via blood. read more
Multiple sclerosis or MS is an autoimmune disorder in which brain and spinal cord nerve cells become demyelinated. This damage results in symptoms that may include numbness, weakness, vertigo, paralysis, and involuntary muscle contractions. read more