Each person’s specific symptoms depend on the location and extent of demyelination.
Researchers think this is due to the fact that men do not manage their symptoms as well as women.
Complications
Some possible complications of MS include:
Not everyone will experience these.
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And like MS symptoms, complications can vary greatly in those who do.
EarlyMS diagnosisandtreatmenthave long-term benefits, so don’t hesitate or wait to bring up what you’re experiencing.
Remember that just because MS can cause something doesn’t mean it’s always the cause.
A Word From Verywell
Looking over these lists can be overwhelming.
Keep in mind that you probably won’t experience most of the potential symptoms.
And while there’s no cure for MS, there are ways to manage the disease and its symptoms.
Disease modifying therapiesare drugs that slow the progression of MS and lower therisk of relapse.
These, plus other medications and lifestyle changes, can help improve your symptoms and quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
MS symptoms usually first appear between ages 20 and 40.
However, it is possible to experience symptoms at any age.
If you experience one or more of these symptoms, seek medical evaluation.
Exactly what brings about MS in certain people is unknown.
However, researchers have studied certain factors that seem to play a role.
These include health of the immune system, infectious diseases, genetics, and lifestyle.
Other risk factors may include smoking and stress.
MD is actually a general term for a group of genetic diseases that have various levels of severity.
However, they all become worse over time as affected muscles continue to degenerate.
Paresis may be accompanied by aching or pain and can lead to additional fatigue.
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