Multiple Sclerosis

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Signs and Symptoms

The hallmark of multiple sclerosis is unpredictable periods of exacerbation, remission, and progression.

Initial symptoms of MS may be brief and mild. The first serious attack usually lasts weeks or months and occurs between the ages of 20 and 40.

The most common early symptoms include sensory abnormalities (e.g., tingling, numbness, itching, tightness, burning, shooting pain in the back and limbs [called Lhermitte's sign]) difficulty walking, eye pain, and vision...Read the full article