Studies indicate that automobile accidents involving drivers
diagnosed with MS occur at a higher rate than those involving healthy
drivers of the same age. About three times higher, according to early
research studies on the subject from Denmark (Lings, 2002) and New
Jersey (Schultheis, 2002).
Although the majority of people with MS can drive safely, there are symptoms, such as vision problems,
muscle weakness, or spasticity, which can make driving more difficult.
During an exacerbation, some people with MS may temporarily give up
driving. Others may lose their license if involved in a serious
accident.
According to Dr. Akinwuntan in Augusta, Georgia, patients whose level of disability is low, scoring less than 2.5 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS),
“are relatively good drivers and those above 7 are not fit to drive.”
Of course, this is a wide generalization which may not apply to your
personal situation.
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Safety, Driving, and Multiple Sclerosis
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