Keep in mind that having a couple of the above symptoms doesn't necessarily mean that you have MS. Likewise, the absence of the symptoms doesn't necessarily mean MS isn't present. 

For proper diagnosis and treatment, discuss any symptoms you may experience with your physician or specialist. You also can call the NMSS at 800-344-4867 for a list of helpful local MS resources. 

Other Symptoms of MS 

MS is a disease of the central nervous system. It affects the brain and all the neural pathways spread throughout the body. MS symptoms are dependent upon the location where the disease affects the nerves, which is why symptoms vary so widely. 

The NMSS shares some of the less common symptoms and their prevalence in MS patients: 

• speech issues such as slurred words, pauses between words and nasal speech (in up to 40 percent of MS patients);
• difficulty swallowing;
• migraines;
• difficulty breathing;
• tremors;
• pins and needles sensations;
• itching;
• seizures (in up to 5 percent of MS patients); and
• hearing loss (6 percent).