Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms can involve virtually
any sensory or motor function that’s controlled by the central nervous system.
This means that the list of possible symptoms is long — including fatigue (by
far the most common), visual changes, walking problems, and tremor; bladder and
bowel problems, sexual difficulties, sensory changes, and speech and swallowing
problems; and mood changes and problems with thinking and memory.
Most
symptoms tend to come and go, but some may come and stay. And they can range
from mild to quite severe. The good news is that most people don’t develop all
of these symptoms, and most of the symptoms are treatable. MS symptoms don’t
show up in any particular order. Often, however, visual changes are what bring
someone to the doctor. Then, once in the doctor’s office, it’s pretty common
for someone to remember an episode of one or more of these symptoms during high
school or college that came and went without anyone paying much mind. That’s
why your doctor asks you so many questions and takes such a careful medical
history when trying to arrive at a diagnosis.
can involve virtually
any sensory or motor function that’s controlled by the central nervous system.
This means that the list of possible symptoms is long — including fatigue (by
far the most common), visual changes, walking problems, and tremor; bladder and
bowel problems, sexual difficulties, sensory changes, and speech and swallowing
problems; and mood changes and problems with thinking and memory.
Most
symptoms tend to come and go, but some may come and stay. And they can range
from mild to quite severe. The good news is that most people don’t develop all
of these symptoms, and most of the symptoms are treatable. MS symptoms don’t
show up in any particular order. Often, however, visual changes are what bring
someone to the doctor. Then, once in the doctor’s office, it’s pretty common
for someone to remember an episode of one or more of these symptoms during high
school or college that came and went without anyone paying much mind. That’s
why your doctor asks you so many questions and takes such a careful medical
history when trying to arrive at a diagnosis.
