What Is MS?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Patient History
The “attacks” or “episodes” of multiple sclerosis can occur several months or years apart. The presentation of MS can vary. Some of the issues patients experience include sensory loss, paresthesia, muscle cramping, spasticity, bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, and nystagmus.
Others can also experience intention tremor, dysarthria, bilateral facial weakness, trigeminal neuralgia, optic neuritis, heat intolerance, diplopia, fatigue, dizziness, lack of sleep, pain, depression, aphasia, dysphasia, seizures, cognitive difficulties (memory, attention span, concentration, judgment, visual perception, problem-solving, abstract reasoning, executive function), ataxia, akinesia, and pruritus.
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