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.
The term âgaitâ refers more. specifically to the manner or pattern of. walking (for example âunsteady gaitâ). studies suggest that half the people with. relapsing-remitting ms will need some. assistance with walking within 15 years. of their diagnosis.