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What are the Symptoms of MS?

​The symptoms of MS are very varied and differ from person to person.
At initial diagnosis individuals may only display a few symptoms but over time can accumulate more; progression of symptoms can either be a worsening of current symptoms or experience of new symptoms; both considered a 'relapse'.

Some more common initial symptoms can be:
  • Fatigue
  • Sensory issues eg weakness or tingling in a body part
  • Pins and needles
  • Numbness
  • Cognitive issues often referred to as 'brain fog' or forgetfulness
  • Slow thinking
  • Stiffness in a limb
  • Vision issues eg 'seeing stars'/ seeing double  

It is important to reiterate that each person experiences their MS differently: no two people display the exact same symptoms or experience progression exactly in the same way.

Sources:
​MS Society (2017) Signs and symptoms
MS Trust (2015) A-Z of MS: symptoms
NHS Choices (2016) Multiple Sclerosis
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  • Home
  • About me
  • Lifestyle and MS
    • What is MS? >
      • Types of MS
      • What causes MS?
      • Symptoms of MS
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • How is MS treated?
    • Stress and MS
    • Smoking and MS
    • Healthy weight >
      • What is a healthy weight for me?
    • Alcohol and MS
    • Sleep and MS >
      • Sleep hygiene tips from the MS Trust
    • Importance of hydration
  • Keeping active
    • Latest MS-specific physical activity guidelines
    • Benefits of exercise >
      • UK Physical Activity Guidelines
    • Components of physical fitness
    • What sort of 'exercise'?
    • Exercise for managing symptoms
    • Exercise and relapse
    • Tips for exercising with MS
  • Diet
    • What is a healthy diet? >
      • 7 tips for a balanced diet
      • What is a portion?
      • 5 tips from the MS Society
      • Diet to reduce risk of further diseases
    • The diet debate in MS >
      • 'Best Bet' diet
      • Overcoming MS (OMS)
      • SWANK
      • Wahls protocol
    • Diet to manage symptoms
    • Dietary supplements >
      • Vitamin D
      • Vitamin B12
      • Essential Fatty Acids
    • Tips for cooking with MS
  • Blog
    • Blog posts (PDF)
  • Contact
    • Useful resources