Symptoms of MS

Stuart SchlossmanAdditional MS resource sites

In multiple sclerosis, damage to the Myelin in the central nervous system (CNS), and to the nerve fibers themselves, interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between the brain and spinal cord and other parts of the body. This disruption of nerve signals produces the primary symptoms of MS, which vary depending on where the damage has occurred.
Over the course of the disease, some symptoms will come and go, while others may be more lasting.

Symptoms

Most Common Symptoms
Some symptoms of MS are much more common than others.

Fatigue

Numbness

Walking (Gait), Balance, & Coordination Problems

Bladder Dysfunction

Bowel Dysfunction

Vision Problems

Dizziness and Vertigo

Sexual Dysfunction

Pain

Cognitive Dysfunction

Emotional Changes

Depression

Spasticity

Less Common Symptoms
These symptoms also occur in MS, but much less frequently.

Speech Disorders

Swallowing Problems

Headache

Hearing Loss

Seizures

Tremor

Respiration / Breathing Problems

Itching

SOURCE: National MS Society
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