Multiple Sclerosis MS Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis MS? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Multiple Sclerosis MS.
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Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis MS
Depending on what nerve has been affected, symptoms can range from mild to severe. You may experience symptoms that improve and then come back months to years after they have initially occurred. Symptoms may last anywhere from days to weeks. In some cases, even though the initial symptoms improve, you may have permanent changes that your doctor is able to detect during your exam.
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The most common symptoms of MS include:
- Numbness or tingling in the legs, arms, face, or extremities
- Impaired vision in one or both eyes, including:
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Loss of vision
- Changes in color perception
- Pain around the affected eye, pain with eye movement
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Muscle stiffness and spasms
- Muscle weakness
- Poor coordination or falling
- Trouble walking or maintaining balance
- Paralysis in one or more limbs
- Bladder problems including:
- Urgency
- Hesitancy
- Incomplete emptying
- Incontinence
- Bowel problems, including Constipation or, less commonly, incontinence
- Sexual dysfunction
- Forgetfulness, memory loss, or confusion
- Trouble concentrating or solving problems
- Depression
Less common symptoms include:
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty swallowing
- Psychiatric disorders
- Euphoria or inappropriate emotional responses
- Headache
- Seizures
- Tremor
- Breathing problems
- Itching
Factors that may trigger or worsen symptoms include:
- Internal or external heat, including:
- Hot weather
- Hot baths or showers
- Fever
- Overexertion
- Infection
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