Multiple Sclerosis Health Center
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Most people with MS show their first symptoms between 20 and 40 years of age. In many cases, the first symptom of MS involves vision; patients may experience blurred or double vision, red-green color distortion or even blindness in one eye.
Most MS patients have muscle weakness in their limbs and problems with coordination and balance. These symptoms can make it difficult for patients to walk or even stand. At its worst, MS can lead to partial or complete paralysis. Most MS patients also tend to have paresthesias — sensations of numbness, tingling, prickling, burning or "pins and needles."
About half of all people with MS have cognitive problems such as difficulty concentrating and paying attention, memory issues and poor judgement. These symptoms, however, are typically mild.
Other symptoms of MS include pain, speech difficulties, tremors and dizziness. In some cases, MS patients experience hearing loss. Many people with MS are affected by depression as well.