What are the symptoms of MS?
MS may affect almost any part of the brain, spinal cord or optic nerves so it can lead to a great variety of symptoms. Most patients do not get all of the possible symptoms. No two patients have the same symptoms or disease course. Common symptoms include: fatigue, decreased vision, double vision, muscle weakness and/or stiffness, leg jumps, loss of coordination, numbness, tingling or buzzing sensations, pain, bladder problems, bowel problems, sensitivity to heat, memory loss, and emotional problems such as depression.
The onset of MS may be dramatic or so mild that a person doesn’t even notice any symptoms. The most common early symptoms of MS include: • Tingling • Numbness • Loss of balance • Weakness in one or more limbs • Blurred or double vision Less common symptoms may include: • Slurred speech • Sudden onset of paralysis • Lack of coordination • Problems with thinking and processing information As the disease progresses, other symptoms may include heat sensitivity, fatigue, changes in thinking or perception, and sexual disturbances.
