Jamie-Lynn Sigler says she's ready to live her truth. The actress, who just married her fiancé of almost three years, pro baseball player Cutter Dykstra, opens up to PEOPLE in this week's issue about her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS), which she was diagnosed with at 20 years old.

Why does Jamie-Lynn Sigler walk with a limp?

The actress said she suffers from bladder control issues, as well as spasticity (after she's been sitting for a long time, her body freezes up and gets stiff). Jamie-Lynn also said her walking impairments are becoming increasingly noticeable (she walks with a bit of a limp).

How long do you live with MS?

Average life span of 25 to 35 years after the diagnosis of MS is made are often stated. Some of the most common causes of death in MS patients are secondary complications resulting from immobility, chronic urinary tract infections, compromised swallowing and breathing.

What happened to the actress who played Meadow Soprano?

When her manager first told her about auditioning for The Sopranos, Sigler thought she would have to sing soprano. She continued to play the role through the series finale in 2007. In 2000, while filming Campfire Stories in Hamburg, New Jersey, Sigler was paralyzed from the waist down for several days by Lyme disease.

Does Meadow from The Sopranos have MS?

Throughout much of the '00s, actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler starred as Meadow, the firstborn and troubled child of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), in the hit HBO series, The Sopranos. At the height of her acting career, in the middle of the show's run, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Life with MS

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Can MS go away?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition, which means it's long-lasting, and there's no cure for it. That said, it's important to know that for the vast majority of people who have MS, the disease isn't fatal. Most of the 2.3 million people worldwide with MS have a standard life expectancy.

Does Michael J Fox have MS?

Fox and Parkinson's, a disease the actor first disclosed to the public more than 20 years ago. And despite a number of celebrities with MS being open about their diagnosis, many people still don't know exactly what multiple sclerosis is—or how many people have it.

What were your first signs of multiple sclerosis?

Common early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) include:

• vision problems.
• tingling and numbness.
• pains and spasms.
• weakness or fatigue.
• balance problems or dizziness.
• bladder issues.
• sexual dysfunction.
• cognitive problems.

What does Montel Williams take for MS?

I'm a survivor,” said Williams, a former TV and radio talk-show host, actor, Naval officer, and now cannabis advocate, who in 2017 launched a line of marijuana products aimed at relieving the painful symptoms of MS. But at this Oct. 23 gathering in New York, Williams wasn't there to talk about cannabis.

What type of MS Does Jack Osbourne have?

Osbourne was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in 2012 after seeing a doctor for optic neuritis, or an inflamed optic nerve. Before the eye symptoms occurred, he had been experiencing pinching and numbness in his leg for three months straight.

What type of MS does Selma have?

Blair, 49, was diagnosed with the chronic immune disease in 2018. During a year of intense pain, she had a hard time speaking and couldn't fully use her left leg. She pursued an “aggressive” course of chemotherapy and had a stem cell transplant to try to restart her immune system, the magazine reported.

What does MS feel like in legs?

MS can cause spasticity, which refers to muscle stiffness and involuntary muscle spasms in the extremities, especially the legs. Some of the symptoms of spasticity include: tightness in or around the joints. painful, uncontrollable spasms in the arms and legs.

What age does MS usually start?

Age. MS can occur at any age, but onset usually occurs around 20 and 40 years of age. However, younger and older people can be affected.

How does MS usually start?

Here's where MS (typically) starts

Optic neuritis, or inflammation of the optic nerve, is usually the most common, Shoemaker says. You may experience eye pain, blurred vision and headache. It often occurs on one side and can eventually lead to partial or total vision loss.

Which actor has multiple sclerosis?

Selma Blair: Actress says she's in remission from multiple...

• Actress Selma Blair has said she is "in remission" from multiple sclerosis.
• The 49-year-old American, known for films like Cruel Intentions, Hellboy and Legally Blonde, was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 2018.

What movie stars have MS?

Celebrities with MS: Christina Applegate and others living with the disease

• Christina Applegate. Christina Applegate revealed she's been diagnosed with MS. ...
• Selma Blair. Selma Blair shared her MS diagnosis in 2018. ...
• Jack Osbourne. ...
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler. ...
• Montel Williams. ...
• Neil Cavuto. ...
• Teri Garr. ...
• Ann Romney.

Is MS related to Parkinson's disease?

Research suggests that the damage that MS causes to your brain can lead some people to develop Parkinson's later on. If you have MS, your immune system triggers ongoing inflammation. This can create lesions in your brain that cause Parkinson's disease.

What does an MS hug feel like?

The 'MS hug' is symptom of MS that feels like an uncomfortable, sometimes painful feeling of tightness or pressure, usually around your stomach or chest. The pain or tightness can stretch all around the chest or stomach, or it can be just on one side.

Can MS be caused by stress?

Can stress cause MS? There is no definitive evidence to say that stress is a cause for MS. Stress can, however, make it difficult for a person to manage MS symptoms. Many patients also report that stress triggered their MS symptoms or caused a relapse.

Is MS a terminal illness?

So is MS a terminal illness? No, it isn't classed as a terminal illness. It is a life long condition because there is no cure so far. It is a condition where treatments exist but where much better treatments are needed.

Is Jamie-Lynn Sigler sick?

The actress, who just married her fiancé of almost three years, pro baseball player Cutter Dykstra, opens up to PEOPLE in this week's issue about her battle with multiple sclerosis (MS), which she was diagnosed with at 20 years old. “I wasn't ready until now,” Sigler says of revealing her illness.

Where do you itch with MS?

Itchy sensations can occur virtually anywhere on your body, usually involving both sides. For example, both arms, legs, or both sides of your face might be involved. Occasionally, though, the itchiness may be confined to a single location, usually an arm or leg.