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:
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.
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
MS Society (2017) Signs and symptoms
MS Trust (2015) A-Z of MS: symptoms
NHS Choices (2016) Multiple Sclerosis
