Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
The
initial symptoms
of multiple sclerosis usually involve the eyes:
Vision change
:
Blurry vision
Decreased color perception
Double vision
Loss of vision
Eye pain
Additional symptoms
of multiple sclerosis include:
Constipation
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty walking
Difficulty with balance
Difficulty with coordination
Arm numbness (unilateral)
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Hand numbness (unilateral)
Weakness or fatigue
Tremor
Symptoms of advanced
multiple sclerosis include:
Depression
Difficulty speaking
Memory loss
Seizures
Urinary incontinence
Arm weakness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Hand weakness (unilateral)
Facial weakness
Nystagmus:
Uncontrolled movements of the eyes
Confusion
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Related Topics:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Blurry vision
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Numbness and tingling
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Arm numbness (unilateral)
Arm weakness (unilateral)
Eye pain
Hand numbness (unilateral)
Hand weakness (unilateral)
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Vision change
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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008
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