What were your first MS forum symptoms?
Vision problems are one of the first symptoms that are commonly reported. This includes blurry or double vision, loss of vision or color contrast, or pain while moving the eye. Vision problems can be very scary and affect your independence. Numbness and tingling can occur in your feet, legs, hands, arms or face.
Can you live a full healthy life with MS?
You may have to adapt your daily life if you’re diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but with the right care and support many people can lead long, active and healthy lives.
How I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
No one test can provide a definitive MS diagnosis. To understand what’s causing symptoms, your healthcare provider will do a physical exam. You may also have blood tests and imaging tests, such as MRI. An MRI looks for evidence of lesions (areas of damage) in the brain or spinal cord that indicate multiple sclerosis.
What is the most common initial early symptom of multiple sclerosis?
Tingling and numbness Tingling sensations and numbness are one of the most common warning signs of MS. Common sites of numbness include the face, arms, legs, and fingers.
Why does Canada have so much MS?
Scientists have long-theorized that a lack of sun in countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom could be behind the high MS rates as countries closest to the equator have the lowest rates of the disease.
Why is multiple sclerosis increasing?
Although more people are being diagnosed with MS today than in the past, the reasons for this are not clear. Likely contributors include greater awareness of the disease, better access to medical care and improved diagnostic capabilities. There is no definitive evidence that the rate of MS is generally on the increase.
Why donate to the MS Trust?
A donation from you to the MS Trust would fund more access to vital healthcare services and trusted information for the 130,000 people living with MS across the UK. Donate today and be there for people with MS every step of their journey.
How can I find support for people with MS?
Many people find it helpful to talk to others with first hand knowledge of MS and the problems, choices and decisions that can come with living with the condition. You may prefer to meet people face to face at a local support group, or be more comfortable with the distance provided by talking to people online.
Are there any groups for people with MS in the UK?
– has groups across the UK. You can find contact details for your local group on their website – an independent organisation providing support to people with MS in Northern Ireland. – operates an independent MS Therapy Centre in Glasgow and in outreach clinics in the west of Scotland. Also provides a place for people with MS to meet
Where can people with MS share experiences and ask questions?
There is an ever growing range of social media groups, blogs, forums and discussion groups where people with MS can share experiences and ask questions. It is important to remember that everyone is different. Someone else’s experience may not apply in your particular situation.