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Symptoms

MS can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Many people experience only a few symptoms and it is unlikely that anyone will develop them all. People can have different symptoms at different times and, although some are very common, there is no typical pattern that applies to everyone.

Some of the common symptoms are:

• Fatigue – an overwhelming sense of tiredness making physical or mental activity difficult, and, for some, impossible.

• Balance problems and vertigo – walking difficulties, problems with concentration.

• Visual problems – blurred or double vision, temporary loss of sight in one eye or both.

• Numbness or tingling – commonly in the hands or feet.

• Pain – sometimes mild, sometimes severe.

• Stiffness and spasms – tightening or rigidity in particular muscle groups.

• Anxiety, depression or mood swings.

• Cognitive problems – difficulties with memory and concentration.

• Speech problems – slurring, slowing of speech, or changes in pitch or tone.

• Incontinence – a lack of control over bladder or bowel functions

• Sexual problems – lack of libido, erectile difficulties.


 


 More about symptoms
Read more about symptoms and ways of managing them (link to information on the UK site)


 Information and support for people with MS
Find out more about what's available in Scotland



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