Common questions

What are the usual symptoms of MS?

What are the usual symptoms of MS?

Some of the most common symptoms include:

  • fatigue.
  • vision problems.
  • numbness and tingling.
  • muscle spasms, stiffness and weakness.
  • mobility problems.
  • pain.
  • problems with thinking, learning and planning.
  • depression and anxiety.

Can you have MS and rheumatoid arthritis?

Behçet disease (BD), a rare systemic inflammatory disease, is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers in Korea have found Behçet disease (BD), a rare systemic inflammatory disease, is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Can MS cause psychiatric problems?

Psychiatric symptoms in MS are highly prevalent and frequently overlooked in clinical settings. In 1 study of relapsing-remitting patients with MS in remission, 95% reported significant psychiatric symptoms, most frequently dysphoria (79%), agitation (40%), anxiety (40%), and irritability (35%).

What are the warning signs of multiple sclerosis?

This means it can send conflicting signals around the body. Sometimes, no signals are sent. This results in numbness. Tingling sensations and numbness are one of the most common warning signs of MS. Common sites of numbness include the face, arms, legs, and fingers.

What are the symptoms of a MS hug?

Symptoms of the MS hug can show up anywhere on the torso, on one side or the other, or circling all the way around. Pain from the MS hug may range from mild numbness or tingling to excruciatingly sharp pain or pressure. Each person’s experience is unique and may differ from one episode to the next.

What are the symptoms of depression in people with MS?

Major depression is common among people with MS. The stresses of MS can also cause irritability, mood swings, and a condition called pseudobulbar affect. This involves bouts of uncontrollable crying and laughing.