A to Z of MS Symptoms of MS
MS can cause a wide variety of symptoms, of which the following are the more common. No two people with MS experience the same symptoms to the same degree and most people will only experience a small number of these.
Some symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, can worsen temporarily, for example during hot weather or when an infection is present. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish transient symptoms such as these from the onset of a relapse.
It is also important to remember that not all the symptoms will necessarily be connected to MS and there may be other causes. If symptoms are causing problems, ask a GP for help or a referral to an appropriate specialist.
- Anxiety
- Balance
- Bladder problems
- Bowel problems
- Cognition and cognitive problems
- Concentration
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Hearing problems
- Heat sensitivity
- Memory
- Muscle weakness
- Optic neuritis
- Pain
- Pins and needles
- Sensory symptoms
- Sexual issues
- Spasms
- Spasticity
- Speech problems
- Swallowing problems
- Tremor
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Visual problems
- Visuo-spatial perception
- Weakness
Many of these symptoms can be managed with drugs, non-drug management or a combination of the two.
If this information doesn't answer your questions, please email the MS Trust Information Service or ring us on 01462 476700.
