Niven /niv-en/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name. Niven's root is Latin, and the name Niven means holy, sacred; little bone; servant of the saint's disciple. Niven is a variant transcription of Nevin (Latin).
The average life expectancy for someone with MS is 35 years after the symptoms begin. This represents a life expectancy of 95 percent of someone who does not have multiple sclerosis. Most people with the disease can function effectively; however, a rare form of acute MS can be fatal within weeks.
There are numerous symptoms of MS. Symptoms can be mild, including numbness in limbs, or they can be severe, such as paralysis or complete loss of vision. The symptoms of MS, their severity, and their progression vary from person to person. Being diagnosed with MS can be considered a traumatic event.