Symptoms of Ms (Multiple Sclerosis)
MS is quite a complex disease. Many of the symptoms, such as exhaustion, giddiness, tremor, pain or mental problems, are difficult to link to MS prior to diagnosis, since they are common to many other diseases.
Here are some of the most common symptoms of MS (Multiple Sclerosis):
People with MS can have double vision, discomfort in the eye and uncontrollable eye movements. Quite often, eye pain felt while moving the eyes. Fifty-five percent of Multiple Sclerosis patients will have an bout of optic neuritis. In 15% of people, it is optic neuritis that results in an MS diagnosis.
Giddiness and Vertigo
Giddiness describes the feeling of being dizzy or feeling
faint. People suffering from Vertigo feel that their surroundings are spinning
or the ground is rushing to engulf them.
Symptoms related to muscles
In these symptoms, there are problems with coordination and loss of balance. There are muscle related symptoms in the arms and legs. Sometimes, these symptoms may present difficulties in walking. The involuntary tightening of a muscle is apparent as stiffness, pain or spasms. Even making small or complex movements will cause difficulties. The hands may shake when a person tries to pick something up.
Pain
At times, people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis may experience pain in the arms and legs. There can even be a tight and painful band around the stomach or torso, and this is known as the “girdle sensation” or the "MS hug." Facial pain is also another symptom of Multiple Sclerosis.
Fatigue
This most prominent symptom of Multiple Sclerosis may be brought about by heat , physical activity or by lack of energy. Fatigue related to MS is weariness that often does not respond to adequate sleep and rest.
Sensory Symptoms
These are characterized by numbness or tingling, usually in the arms and legs.
