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.
Most people with MS donât become severely disabled and continue to lead full lives. This unpredictable disease can change course without warning. Itâs rarely fatal, and most people with MS have a lifespan thatâs close to normal. Learn more about the prognosis for people with multiple sclerosis Â»