Advertisement

Ask the experts: multiple sclerosis symptoms

Updated on October 16, 2024

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. In this video, Barbara Ficarra, RN, a Sharecare Medical Advisor, reveals some of the top symptoms of the condition, including fatigue and muscle weakness.

close transcript modal

Transcript

00:00
[MUSIC PLAYING] Multiple sclerosis is a disease
00:06
of the central nervous system. It occurs when the coating on nerve cells is damaged. This means, for example, that nerve impulses
00:13
to wiggle your toes or flex your arms may be slowed or blocked, leading to problems with movement or coordination.
00:19
Early on, symptoms of MS can be vague. Weakness, numbness or tingling in your arm or leg, double or blurry vision, fatigue, dizziness, or tremor
00:29
may be' signs of a problem. As with most diseases, the earlier you get treatment, the more likely you are to keep the disease
00:36
from progressing rapidly. Many people with MS have what's called relapsing remitting disease. This is when it gets worse for a period of time
00:44
and then symptoms ease off. At some point, though, symptoms may become chronic and continue to get worse over time.

Featured Content

article

Treatment for progressive MS

Learn why treatment might change if relapsing-remitting MS transitions into secondary-progressive MS.
article

What to expect from MS infusion therapies

Answers to seven common questions about multiple sclerosis infusion therapies.
article

Race, ethnicity, and multiple sclerosis in the U.S.

Multiple sclerosis may be more severe among Black people and Latin Americans living in the United States.
article

Atención Culturalmente Competente para la Esclerosis Múltiple

Estrategias para buscar atención culturalmente competente para la esclerosis múltiple.