In addition, symptoms may occur once and then never return. Numbness is often only a brief annoyance and may present itself in a variety of ways. Fatigue is usually a common symptoms of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. It is experienced in two different patterns. One pattern is general exhaustion and the other is exhaustion after activity.
Weakness is common in one or both legs.
While initially transient, some people experience increased weakness over time. It is common to develop weakness during an attack of Multiple Sclerosis but some weakness may be present constantly. Intravenous steroids are used to treat acute attacks and exercise is used to combat lingering weakness. While muscles may not return to normal, they can be strengthened and may increase performance. In addition, various adaptive devices such as ankle braces or canes are available to increase safety when weakness is a factor.