Symptoms of MS

In multiple sclerosis , damage to the myelin in the central nervous system (CNS), and to the nerve fibers themselves, interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between the brain and spinal cord and other parts of the body. This disruption of nerve signals produces the primary symptoms of MS, which vary depending on where the damage has occurred.

Over the course of the disease, some symptoms will come and go, while others may be more lasting.

Symptoms

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

For more information please visit the National MS Society http://www.nationalmssociety.org