What were your earliest MS symptoms?

There are lots of symptoms that MS can cause, but not everyone will experience all of them.
  • fatigue.
  • numbness and tingling.
  • loss of balance and dizziness.
  • stiffness or spasms.
  • tremor.
  • pain.
  • bladder problems.
  • bowel trouble.

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What are the three most common early signs of MS?

Common symptoms include:
  • Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time.
  • Tingling.
  • Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign)
  • Lack of coordination.
  • Unsteady gait or inability to walk.

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What is considered catching MS early?

That said, certain symptoms should prompt you to seek help. If you're experiencing blurred vision, numbness, weakness or dizziness at the same time and for more than a day, those symptoms could be potential early signs of MS. It's important not to let too much time slip by before seeing a doctor.

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What is most commonly mistaken for MS?

These include fibromyalgia and vitamin B12 deficiency, muscular dystrophy (MD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), migraine, hypo-thyroidism, hypertension, Beçhets, Arnold-Chiari deformity, and mitochondrial disorders, although your neurologist can usually rule them out quite easily.

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What is the sister disease to MS?

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare chronic disease that happens when your immune system attacks specific parts of your central nervous system. Experts previously thought this was a rare type of multiple sclerosis (MS) but now recognize it's a separate condition.

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What were your initial symptoms of MS and their treatment?

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What are unusual MS symptoms?

Unusual Symptoms of MS
  • MS: Strangest Symptoms From Head to Toe. 1/14. ...
  • Trapped in a Bear Hug. 2/14. ...
  • Out-of-Control Laughing or Sobbing. 3/14. ...
  • An Itch You Can't Scratch. 4/14. ...
  • Shocking Face Flashes. 5/14. ...
  • Fiery Feet. 6/14. ...
  • Hard to Swallow. 7/14. ...
  • Spine-Tingling Shock. 8/14.

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What is the peak age for MS?

The age of onset peaks between 20 and 30 years. Almost 70% of patients manifest symptoms between ages 21 and 40. Disease rarely occurs prior to 10 or after 60 years of age. However, patients as young as 3 and as old as 67 years of age have been described.

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What is MS dizziness like?

Dizziness is a common symptom of MS. People with MS may feel off balance or lightheaded. Much less often, they have the sensation that they or their surroundings are spinning — a condition known as vertigo.

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What are subtle signs of MS?

There are lots of symptoms that MS can cause, but not everyone will experience all of them.
  • fatigue.
  • numbness and tingling.
  • loss of balance and dizziness.
  • stiffness or spasms.
  • tremor.
  • pain.
  • bladder problems.
  • bowel trouble.

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What are the warning signs for MS?

Early MS symptoms may include blurred vision, numbness, dizziness, muscle weakness, and coordination issues. MS is progressive and can worsen over time. Eventually, the disease can do damage directly to the nerves, causing permanent disability.

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What are key indicators of MS?

Key points

Others may lose the ability to see clearly, write, speak, or walk. Early symptoms can include vision problems, trouble walking, and tingling feelings. MS affects people differently. But common problems are trouble with movement and thinking, and bowel and bladder incontinence.

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Can you have mild MS and not know it?

Some people are told they have benign MS. The term benign MS is sometimes used to describe a version of relapsing remitting MS with very mild or no attacks separated by long periods with no symptoms. 'Benign' means 'something doesn't cause any harm'.

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Can you have MS and not know it?

MS is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, but it can go undetected for years.

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Does your head feel funny with MS?

Cranial nerve damage or inflammation could contribute to a feeling of pressure in your head. The optic nerve relays visual messages to the CNS so inflammation or damage to or near it can cause blurred vision, double vision, loss of vision, and pain.

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What does MS gait look like?

Characteristics of the MS gait pattern

You may walk more slowly, with shorter steps. You may lack in confidence when you walk – leading to hesitation and stumbling. You might feel unsteady when turning or walking. You might find placing your foot on the ground difficult.

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What triggers MS?

Factors that may trigger MS include: Exposure to certain viruses or bacteria: Some research suggests that being exposed to certain infections (such as Epstein-Barr virus) can trigger MS later in life. Where you live: Your environment may play a role in your risk for developing MS.

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How can I test for multiple sclerosis at home?

A multiple sclerosis (MS) self-assessment cannot diagnose MS, but it may help a person understand their symptoms and know when to contact a doctor. An MS self-assessment may focus on energy levels, physical sensations, vision problems, and more.

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What things can mimic MS?

Diseases Somewhat Likely to Be Misdiagnosed as MS
  • Migraine. ...
  • Spondylopathies. ...
  • Conversion and Psychogenic Disorders. ...
  • Vasculitis. ...
  • Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

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What problems mimic MS?

Here are some conditions that doctors are more likely to misdiagnose as MS.
  • Migraine. Migraine is a complex neurological condition. ...
  • Radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) ...
  • Cervical spondylosis. ...
  • Neuropathy. ...
  • Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) ...
  • Fibromyalgia. ...
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency. ...
  • Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

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What is MS tongue?

Tongue sores with MS are often described as discomfort, burning, or soreness of the tongue: “My tongue hurts as if I burned it,” said one MyMSTeam member. “It is difficult to eat because my tongue is painfully sore. It even hurts to swallow my own saliva.” You may feel that certain foods make symptoms worse.

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What does MS feel like in legs?

Muscle spasms and stiffness: Formally called spasticity, this symptom can range from mild feelings of muscle tightness to severe and painful spasms, according to the National MS Society, and it most commonly affects the legs.

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