What is MS?
"Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Today, new treatments and advances in research are giving new hope to people affected by the disease." -from the National MS Society website.
Symptoms: Thank you to the National MS Society website.
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
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
DownLoad the National MS Society's Brochure "Just The Facts" for More Information on Multiple Sclerosis
| justthefacts.pdf |
Link to National MS Society here
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