Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms can involve vision, sensation, strength, balance or other functions, but similar symptoms can have many causes.
Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms can involve vision, sensation, strength, balance or other functions, but similar symptoms can have many causes. A symptom list or online questionnaire cannot establish MS.
Sudden weakness, a facial droop, new difficulty speaking, severe sudden headache or another possible stroke symptom needs emergency care. Do not assume an abrupt neurologic change is MS or wait for a routine referral.
A clinician reviews the history and neurologic findings and considers other explanations. A neurologist may arrange MRI and other tests. Diagnosis depends on the overall pattern; one symptom or one isolated scan finding is not enough to choose a treatment.
MS treatment and monitoring should be directed by the appropriate specialist. Primary care can help with general health concerns and coordination. Bring earlier scans, reports and medicine details, and agree on who responds to new symptoms. Do not stop or change prescribed neurologic medicines without discussing the plan.
Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms can involve vision, sensation, strength, balance or other functions, but similar symptoms can have many causes. A symptom list or online questionnaire cannot establish MS.
Sudden weakness, a facial droop, new difficulty speaking, severe sudden headache or another possible stroke symptom needs emergency care. Do not assume an abrupt neurologic change is MS or wait for a routine referral.
A clinician reviews the history and neurologic findings and considers other explanations. A neurologist may arrange MRI and other tests. Diagnosis depends on the overall pattern; one symptom or one isolated scan finding is not enough to choose a treatment.
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