Curious about the nature of ms symptoms
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Im new to this and I just have a few questions regarding the nature of symptoms by anyone who knows anything about ms. My biggest question is can symptoms be intermittent on an hour by hour basis and come and go frequently or are symtoms typically constant and unrelenting through out an episode? Are the symptoms usually severe or just enough to grab your attention during an episode. Are sensations usually felt in a paticular area or usually an entire limb? Any information is really appreciated thanks.
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fester paul47495
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Everyone's differant my symtoms can be either yes they can change quickly
And they can hang about for a while to the hug isb probably the worst pain I get
Although fatigue is probably the worst symtom.
FaithInHim paul47495
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Hi Paul
Well MS is a bit mysterious because although there a many symptoms, it will affect each person differently.
Some of the symptoms do come and go, while others may stay around longer. As far as the length of a symptom
hanging on, would be determined on what stage of MS you are in.
Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS). This is the most common form of multiple sclerosis.
Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS). In SPMS, symptoms worsen more steadily over time, with or without the occurrence of relapses and remissions.
Progressive-Relapsing MS (PRMS) and Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS)
Because MS affects the brain which affects the central nervous system, it really depends where the most nerve
damage has occurred as to what part of the body is affected. Most people will experience extreme fatigue,
balance issues with walking as if you were drunk or medicated. Numbness in certain areas of the body,
tingling, pins & needles type feelings. Problems with cognitive function. Like I mentioned it depends on where the nerve damage has occurred. I would start a journal and write down what you are experiencing. Does it come briefly or hang around. Does it go away completely, or gets worse. A Neurologist will exam you for strength, and motor skills, such as response time, and balance & coordination. If necessary an MRI scan of the brain is done to see if there are any lesions that would be present for MS diagnosis. You can also have lesions on the spinal cord from the neck down to the lower back region. The MRI Brain Scan does not hurt at all.
It is just very noisy inside the tube you lay in. If you have more questions, you can email me if you wish.
All the Best to You. Take care.