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What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Warning Signs of MS
Warning Signs of MS
The symptoms of MS vary from person to person, depending on which nerves have been damaged, and how severely. Common warning signs of MS include:
- Numbness, tingling or weakness, particularly in the limbs
- Tremor or problems with balance and coordination
- Partial or complete loss of vision is one or both eyes
- Double or blurred vision, or pain when moving the eyes
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Slurred speech
- Sudden onset of paralysis
- Cognitive difficulty
Some people may experience other complications over time, including heat sensitivity, muscles spasms, impaired or slowed thinking, difficulty concentrating or memory problems, paralysis, depression, epilepsy or problems with bladder, bowel or sexual function.
By Jenilee Matz. Published March 26, 2013. Reviewed on October 3, 2018 by Jon Glass, M.D. Board Certificate: Neurology Licensure: MA #59956 NJ #26MA06329600 NY #201612 PA# MD046156L Statistics have been verified.
