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Title: 5 Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis


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Five Early Signs and Symptoms of Multiple
Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis is a condition that impacts
the central nervous system. Over time, the
condition leads to a breakdown of the sheaths
found around the nerves. As the condition
worsens, the individual notices a decline in
physical and mental function. Knowing the early
signs of Multiple Sclerosis will help you to see
the need for prompt medical attention as a way to
slow the progress of the disease. Here are some
examples of the common and less common signs that
MS is developing.
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Emotional Shifts

• For many people, changes in their moods and
  general emotions are among the earliest signs
  that something is wrong. People with MS may find
  that they feel more depressed for no apparent
  reason. Some will develop anxiety disorders that
  include panic attacks. Others will find that they
  are more easily irritated by just about
  everything loved ones do. These shifts are most
  noticeable when you are known for being someone
  who is even tempered and suddenly seem to be
  nervous and get angry at the drop of a hat.

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Intimacy Issues

• Since MS directly impacts the function of the
  nervous system, it should come as no surprise
  that intimacy issues can develop. At first, they
  may be shrugged off as a byproduct of stress at
  work or getting a little older. As things get
  worse, it becomes harder to assume the issues are
  temporary. Being checked for MS is a smart move
  by anyone who notices they no longer enjoy
  intimacy the way they did in the past.

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Combination of Numbness and Pain

• If you have MS, theres a good chance that you
  are experiencing a combination of numbness and
  pain. For example, your cheeks may lack any
  sensation while there is a definite stabbing pain
  in backs of your legs. Seeing a doctor when you
  have this type of combination happening is in
  your best interest.

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Balance Issues

• You use to be so sure-footed that it was
  possible to walk or climb any type of terrain.
  Now it seems as if you can lose your balance on
  any kind of level flooring. Theres also a little
  bit of vertigo when you first stand. Dont assume
  that your problem is a nutritional imbalance or
  getting a little older. Get tested and see if MS
  is what is causing these changes.

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Increasing Fatigue

• Everyone gets tired now and then, but a nap or a
  good nights sleep is all it takes to bounce
  back. For the last couple of months, you can
  sleep like a baby and still wake up feeling
  tired. Since MS weakens your nervous system, the
  sleep that used to be so recuperative is less
  effective. Instead of accepting a future filled
  with physical and mental fatigue, it pays to find
  out what can be done to improve your quality of
  life. If you exhibit any of these symptoms,
  dont hesitate to seek medical help at once. The
  right treatments will make it easier to control
  the progress of Multiple Sclerosis and keep the
  impact of the symptoms to a minimum.

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