Symptoms of MS

Symptoms of MS most frequently appear between the ages of 20 and 40. Some early symptoms of MS include blurry vision, muscle weakness, or numbness and tingling. There are several other symptoms of MS, such as fatigue or tremors, that may or may not appear. This depends on which areas of the central nervous system are affected by the disease.

 

Symptoms of MS: An Overview

The symptoms of MS (multiple sclerosis) and how severe they are vary from person to person. Each person's symptoms of MS depend on how much myelin (the covering of the nerves) has been lost and what parts of the central nervous system are affected.
 

Early Symptoms of MS

In the early stages of the disease, people can often experience the following symptoms of MS:
 
  • Muscle weakness
  • Tingling or numbness
  • Loss of balance
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Eye pain.
     

Other Symptoms of MS

As the disease progresses, other symptoms of MS may appear, such as:
 
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Heat sensitivity
  • Fatigue
  • Pain
  • Difficulty thinking clearly
  • Sexual problems.
     
The symptoms of MS generally appear between the ages of 20 and 40. It's important to know that MS can begin so mildly that a person doesn't even notice any symptoms of MS until the disease has progressed significantly. Also, the symptoms of MS vary from person to person and can change over time.
 

Additional Information on Symptoms of MS

The following sections contain additional information regarding some of the more common symptoms of MS.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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