What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Symptoms of MS are erratic. They may be mild or severe, of long duration or short. They may appear in various combinations, depending on the area of the nervous system affected. Initial Symptoms of MS The following are often initial symptoms of MS: • blurred or double vision • red-green color distortion • pain and loss of vision due to optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve • difficulty walking • paresthesia (abnormal sensation, or pain, such as numbness, prickling, or “pins and needles”) Other Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Throughout the course of the illness, an individual may experience any/all of the following symptoms, to a varying degree: • muscle weakness in the extremities • difficulty with coordination (impaired walking or standing may result, partial or complete paralysis is possible) • spasticity (the involuntary increased tone of muscles leading to stiffness and spasms) • fatigue (this may be triggered by physical activity, but subside with rest – constant, per
