Numbness...fatigue...muscle spasms...loss of balance… 

These symptoms may seem innocent enough. But when they start to add up, it can be a sign of something much more serious than people realize. We're talking about MS symptoms. 

An estimated 2.3 million people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS). And the number could be even higher. There is no government-mandated reporting system for MS diagnoses, making it difficult to report their prevalence accurately, explains the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). 

MS is a complicated disease that poses unique challenges, both for patients and doctors. There is no single test to diagnose the condition accurately, and MS symptoms can vary widely from person to person, further obscuring the diagnostic process. 

According to Healthline, the notion of a "typical" MS symptom doesn't exist. The debilitating disease affects every individually differently. MS symptoms aren't always present and actually can disappear over time. The presence of MS symptoms is often associated with which nerves the immune system attacks.