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Symptoms - updated: 10 November 2009

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Overview

Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Updated: January 24, 2009

Multiple sclerosis symptoms are confusing and mysterious. If you are reading this, you either are having symptoms that you suspect might be multiple sclerosis (MS), or you know that you have MS and are wondering if what you are experiencing is yet another way that MS is surprising you.

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What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

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Symptoms of multiple sclerosis may be single or multiple and may range from mild to severe in intensity and short to long in duration. Complete or partial remission from symptoms occurs early in about 70% of multiple sclerosis patients.

• Visual disturbances may be the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but they usually subside. A patient may notice blurred vision, red-green distortion (color desaturation), or sudden monocular blindness (blindness in one eye).
• Muscle weakness with or without difficulties with coordination and balance may occur early.
• Muscle spasms, fatigue, numbness, and prickling pain are common symptoms.
• There may be a loss of sensation, speech impediment (typically a problem articulating words), tremors, or dizziness.

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