Symptoms Myelin damage and the nervous system Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms may differ greatly from person to person and over the course of the disease depending on the location of affected nerve fibers. Common symptoms include: Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time Tingling

Overview What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. With these conditions, your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. In people with MS, the immune system attacks cells in the myelin, the protective sheath that surrounds nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

A lack of feeling or a pins-and-needles sensation can be the first sign of nerve damage from MS. It usually happens in your face, arms, or legs, and on one side of your body. It tends to go away on...

The first symptom of MS for many people. Optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica, blurred vision, poor contrast or color vision, and pain on eye movement can be frightening — and should be evaluated promptly. Vertigo and Dizziness

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological disease of young adults with symptom onset generally occurring between the ages of 20 to 40 years. In MS, the immune system cells that normally protect us from viruses, bacteria, and unhealthy cells mistakenly attack myelin in the central nervous system (brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord).

The following are often the first symptoms of MS: Blurred or double vision Red-green color distortion Pain and loss of vision because of swelling of the optic nerve (optic neuritis) An abnormal feeling or pain, such as numbness, prickling, or pins and needles (paresthesia) Other symptoms of multiple sclerosis Muscle weakness in the arms and legs

How and when symptoms like vision trouble and numbness and tingling are commonly seen. Multiple Sclerosis and Vision Problems. Vision problems are pretty common for people with MS. The symptoms ...