Symptoms of MS

Symptoms vary greatly

from person to person, and
from time to time in the same person.

Symptoms might include:

Double vision, blurred vision, difficulty with focusing, or uncontrolled eye movement
Numbness or altered sensation to touch, heat, and pain
Tingling feelings
Complete or partial paralysis of any part of the body
Shaking of hands
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Staggering or loss of balance
Speech problems, such as slurring
Extreme weakness, or unusual fatigue
Loss of co-ordination
Difficulty walking, stiff/clumsy legs
Problems with short-term memory
Decreased mental clarity, problems with concentration
Mood alterations

Early Symptoms

...are often slight and go away without treatment. But as time goes on, they may become more numerous and severe.

Typical Pattern

...is a short period of acute symptoms, followed by easing or disappearance of symptoms for weeks, months, or even years.

Symptoms vary

...depending on the part of the nervous system affected. For example, MS in the spinal cord might cause weakness and numbness of the arms and legs, and/or urinary problems.

Diagnosing MS

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