MS isn’t a fatal condition in most cases, and most people with MS have a close-to-normal life expectancy. But since the disease varies so much from person to person, it can be difficult for doctors to predict whether their condition will worsen or improve.
What are the top 10 symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
Here are some of the more common symptoms of MS:
- Tingling and numbness.
- Pain and spasms.
- Fatigue and weakness.
- Balance problems and dizziness.
- Bladder and bowel dysfunction.
- Sexual dysfunction.
- Cognitive problems.
- Changes in emotional health. Major depression is common among people with MS.
What does MS feel like in the beginning?
Numbness or Tingling A lack of feeling or a pins-and-needles sensation can be the first sign of the nerve damage from MS. It usually happens in the face, arms, or legs, and on one side of the body. It also tends to go away on its own.
How does it feel to be newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
Being newly or recently diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) can feel overwhelming. The first thing to remember is there’s a whole community of people here to help.
How often does multiple sclerosis occur in the UK?
MS is not passed directly from parents to their children because it is not caused by a single gene. While MS can occur more than once in a family, it’s more likely that this won’t happen. In the UK, around one person in every 600 currently has MS. The chances of a person developing MS at some point during their lifetime is 1 in 330.
What kind of disease do people with MS have?
Approximately 85 percent of Americans with MS are diagnosed with relapse-remitting MS (RRMS), which is characterized by attacks with full or partial recovery. About 15 percent of Americans with MS don’t have attacks but instead experience slow progression of the disease. This is called primary-progressive MS.
Can a person with multiple sclerosis still drive?
One of the first questions many people have when they’re newly diagnosed with MS is: “Will I still be able to drive?” The good news is that most people with MS continue to drive as normal. If you have a driving licence, you have to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that you have been diagnosed with MS.
