What is multiple sclerosis, and how many people does it affect? What are the symptoms of this disease, and what can be done to assist those suffering from MS? The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation estimates that more than 400,000 people in the United States and about 2.5 million people around the world have MS. While that may not sound like a lot in a world of more than 8 billion people, this disease has serious ramifications for those who have it (and their loved ones). Before we take an in-depth look at the disease, here are some names you may recognize of famous people who have shared their diagnoses:
- Annette Funicello (actress and Disney Mouseketeer)
- Richard Pryor (comedian)
- Montel Williams (host of the Montel Williams Show)
- Neil Cavuto (Senior VP for Fox Business Network)
- Clay Walker (country artist)
- Ann Romney (wife of former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney)
