The symptoms that MS patients experience depend on the affected area. The symptoms involve various portions of the nervous system and occur over a period of time. The most common early symptoms are tingling, numbness, loss of balance, weakness, and blurred or double vision. Less common symptoms may include slurred speech, sudden onset of paralysis, or lack of coordination. As the disease progresses, other symptoms may include heat sensitivity, fatigue, changes in thinking or perception, and sexual disturbances.
Primary symptoms are a direct result of demyelination.
This impairs the transmission of signals to muscles and other organs. The symptoms include weakness, tremors, tingling, numbness, loss of balance, vision impairment, paralysis, and bladder or bowel dysfunction. Medication, rehabilitation, and other medically based methods can help keep many of these symptoms under control. Secondary symptoms are the results of the primary symptoms. These symptoms can be treated, but the ideal goal is to avoid them by treating the primary symptoms.