Table: Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Part of the Body	Examples
Nerves (affecting sensation)	Numbness Tingling A reduced sense of touch Pain or burning Itching
Eyes	Double vision Vision, Double Double vision is seeing two images of one object. Double vision may occur when only one eye is open (monocular diplopia) or, more commonly, when both eyes are open (binocular diplopia). Binocular... read more Partial or complete loss of vision and pain in one eye Dim or blurred vision Vision, Blurred Blurred vision is the most common vision symptom. When doctors talk about blurred vision, they typically mean a decrease in sharpness or clarity that has developed gradually. Sudden, complete... read more Inability to see when looking straight ahead Uncoordinated eye movements
Genital organs	Difficulty reaching orgasm Lack of sensation in the genital area In men, erectile dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to attain or sustain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse. (See also Overview of Sexual Dysfunction in Men.) Every man occasionally has... read more
Muscles and coordination	Weakness and clumsiness Difficulty walking or maintaining balance Tremor Tremor A tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, shaking movement of part of the body, such as the hands, head, vocal cords, trunk, or legs. Tremors occur when muscles repeatedly contract and relax. (See... read more Uncoordinated movements Stiffness, unsteadiness, and unusual fatigue
Intestine and bladder	Problems controlling urination and bowel movements Constipation
Speech	Slow, slurred, and hesitant speech
Mood	Mood swings Inappropriate elation or giddiness (euphoria) Depression Depression A short discussion of prolonged grief disorder. Depression is a feeling of sadness and/or a decreased interest or pleasure in activities that becomes a disorder when it is intense enough to... read more Inability to control emotions (for example, crying or laughing without reason)
Mental function	Subtle or obvious mental impairment Memory loss Poor judgment Inattention
Other	Dizziness or vertigo Dizziness and Vertigo Dizziness is an inexact term people often use to describe various related sensations, including Faintness (feeling about to pass out) Light-headedness Dysequilibrium (feeling off balance or... read more