What was your first symptom of MS?

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Here’s where MS (typically) starts Although a number of MS symptoms can appear early on, two stand out as occurring more often than others: Optic neuritis, or inflammation of the optic nerve, is usually the most common, Shoemaker says. You may experience eye pain, blurred vision and headache.

What are the top 10 symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

What are some of the common symptoms of MS?

fatigue.
numbness and tingling.
loss of balance and dizziness.
stiffness or spasms.
tremor.
pain.
bladder problems.
bowel trouble.

What are the three most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

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.

What is the most prominent symptom of MS?

Numbness or Tingling Numbness of the face, body, or extremities (arms and legs) is often the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed as having MS.

What are the warning signs of multiple sclerosis?

Common early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) include:

vision problems.
tingling and numbness.
pains and spasms.
weakness or fatigue.
balance problems or dizziness.
bladder issues.
sexual dysfunction.
cognitive problems.

What does an MS flare feel like?

Increased fatigue. Tingling or numbness anywhere on the body. Brain fog, or difficulty thinking. Muscle spasms.

What does MS pain feel like?

Neuropathic pain happens from “short circuiting” of the nerves that carry signals from the brain to the body because of damage from MS. These pain sensations feel like burning, stabbing, sharp and squeezing sensations. In MS you can experience acute neuropathic pain and chronic neuropathic pain.

Where do you itch with MS?

Itchy sensations can occur virtually anywhere on your body, usually involving both sides. For example, both arms, legs, or both sides of your face might be involved. Occasionally, though, the itchiness may be confined to a single location, usually an arm or leg.

Does MS show up in blood work?

While there is no definitive blood test for MS, blood tests can rule out other conditions that cause symptoms similar to those of MS, including lupus erythematosis, Sjogren’s, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, some infections, and rare hereditary diseases.

Do MS symptoms come on suddenly?

Symptoms. Most commonly, MS starts with a vague symptom that disappears completely within a few days or weeks. Symptoms can appear suddenly and then vanish for years after the first episode, or in some cases never reappear. The symptoms of MS vary greatly and can range from mild to severe.