Symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from person to person and from time to time in the same person. For example, one person may experience abnormal fatigue, while another might have severe vision problems. A person with MS could have loss of balance and muscle coordination making walking difficult; another person with MS could have slurred speech, tremors, stiffness, and bladder problems. While some symptoms will come and go over the course of the disease, others may be more lasting.

Read more about the categories of symptoms or refer to the chart below for information on a specific symptom.

Additional resources

• "But You Look So Good"
  Coping with invisible MS symptoms
  
  
• Exacerbation
  An exacerbation (also known as an attack, a relapse, or a flare) is a sudden worsening of an MS symptom or symptoms, or the appearance of new symptoms
  
  
• Heat/Temperature Sensitivity
  Many people with MS experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when exposed to hot or cold conditions
  
  
• Medications Commonly Used in MS
  Chart of chemical name, brand name, and the common usage