Can MS be episodic?
The most common symptoms reported in RRMS include episodic bouts of fatigue, numbness, vision problems, spasticity or stiffness, bowel and bladder problems, and problems with cognition (learning and memory or information processing).
What are tell tale signs of MS?
Early signs and symptoms of MS tingling and numbness. pains and spasms. weakness or fatigue. balance problems or dizziness.
Can MS appear suddenly?
Symptoms. Most commonly, MS starts with a vague symptom that disappears completely within a few days or weeks. Symptoms can appear suddenly and then vanish for years after the first episode, or in some cases never reappear. The symptoms of MS vary greatly and can range from mild to severe.
Are there any diseases that mimic MS?
Conditions That Can Seem Like MS
- Epstein-Barr Virus.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Diabetes.
- Nerve Damage.
- Eye Problems.
- Stroke.
- Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases.
- Parkinson’s Disease.
How long does an MS episode last?
Relapsing-remitting form of MS In a relapse, an attack (episode) of symptoms occurs. During a relapse, symptoms develop (described below) and may last for days but usually last for 2-6 weeks. They sometimes last for several months.
Can MS come and go?
MS symptoms can come and go and change over time. They can be mild, or more severe. The symptoms of MS are caused by your immune system attacking the nerves in your brain or spinal cord by mistake. These nerves control lots of different parts of your body.
Can MS be brought on by stress?
Several studies have shown that stressful life events are associated with a subsequent significant increase in risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) exacerbations.
How long can you have MS and not know it?
Benign MS can’t be identified at the time of initial diagnosis; it can take as long as 15 years to diagnose. The course of MS is unpredictable, and having benign MS doesn’t mean that it can’t progress into a more severe form of MS.
Can you have lesions and not have MS?
About 5 percent of people who are confirmed to have MS do not initially have brain lesions evidenced by MRI. However, the longer a person goes without brain or spinal cord lesions on MRI, the more important it becomes to look for other possible diagnoses.