Multiple sclerosis symptoms

Original Editor - Sarah Demarest Beth Niehbur Bram Van Laer

Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are diagnosed with a rare form of the disease. Discover early signs, pathophysiology, prognoses, and more.

People with MS are commonly misdiagnosed with other medical conditions, and the reverse is also true. Learn which misdiagnoses are most common.

Learn how to detect the early signs and symptoms of MS, like vision problems, fatigue, and weakness. See your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

When you have multiple sclerosis, scarring on the brain comes with the territory. Here’s what you need to know about brain lesions.

The Mighty community shares the signs that they have multiple sclerosis (MS).

If I could only use 10 things to help me cope with MS, this is what I'd choose.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that damages the myelin sheaths that cover nerves. Learn the best healing strategies for MS!

You may have heard about vision loss or numbness, but what about difficulty chewing or an intense itch you just can’t scratch?

When the protective sheath around your nerves breaks down, you can experience nerve damage, which can result in a wide range of symptoms. Learn what to expect.

Officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) are exploring a possible link between Zika virus and a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, causing numbness and weakness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Right now there is no proven link between Zika virus […]

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Find out the best massage techniques to use with MS patients.

Just 16 months after a diagnosis, Jennifer has no multiple sclerosis symptoms and feels better than she did in her 20s - thanks to diet.

A perspective on what it feels like to have multiple sclerosis

Learn more about some of the less common symptoms of MS, from speech disorders to tremors.

Fibromyalgia and MS are different conditions, but they can share similar symptoms and signs. Learn what sets them apart from one another.

Detecting early symptoms of M.S. can make a huge difference in treating this debilitating neurological disease.