In 30 seconds find out if you might have MS by clicking on all of the symptoms that apply.
The patient might experience complete / partial recovery of symptoms followed by more episodes of new or worsening symptoms. Hence please also click those symptoms which you may have experienced in the past. The gap between episodes varies from a few days to even a few years.
Disclaimer: Diagnosis of MS is only done by a qualified Neurologist. The purpose of the above screening is only to help potential patients reach the appropriate doctors at their nearest location.
The symptoms of eye pain and blurred vision in MS may worsen over the first few days to two weeks, and then gradually improve. Some people recover within a month, others need up to a year.
Numbness & Tingling
Everyone has experienced the temporary, pins-and-needles numbness that accompanies resting on an arm or leg in the wrong way, but this feeling tends to go away within a few minutes as blood flow returns to the area. Numbness or tingling associated with MS tends to last much longer.
Muscle Weakness & Imbalance
Muscle weakness, which is common in MS, can occur in any part of the body. Often in MS, due to fatigue, pain, imbalance, or other symptoms, a person's overall activity level is reduced.
Difficulty in thinking (cognition)
Cognition is the medical term for thinking, and problems with thought and memory are known as cognitive problems. Other MS symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, or depression can make your cognitive issues worse.
Problems with movement, balance and coordination
MS can cause problems with movement, balance and coordination, including lack of coordination, muscle weakness & tightness. Some people recover within a month, others need up to a year.
Bladder Problems
Bladder problems include the need to pass urine frequently and / or urgently, incomplete emptying or emptying bladder at inappropriate times.
Fatigue
Fatigue is often described as tiredness or exhaustion, and a majority of people with MS will be affected during the course of the disease.
Symptoms of MS may affect different areas of the body. MS and its symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may show signs and symptoms of the disease, while other people with MS show none.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. It is usually thought of as a single disease, but its course and symptoms vary from person to person.
“Disease activity and disability progression can occur at the earliest stage of the disease. So one of the goals of MS treatment is to control disease activity as early as possible”.
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