While there is no official cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), evidence of the illness may result in an attack on the body’s autoimmune reaction. In the body, a substance called myelin covers most of the nerve fibers. During MS, this substance’s patches plus the optic nerve and nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord are damaged or destroyed. Symptoms of MS can present themselves suddenly then disappear after the first episode. Medications such as ocrevus, vumerity, kesimpta, aubagio, mayzent, and zeposia are often recommended to help treat common and the following vague symptoms of MS:

1. Painful vision loss in one eye

As per this early symptom, a person’s vision may become dim or blurred and can create significant damage to their central vision. People who have MS may also experience issues with the nerve that moves their eyes horizontally. As a result, one eye is turned inward, and double vision ensues when looking toward the side opposite the affected eye. Nystagmus also becomes an issue where the unaffected eye moves involuntarily, rapidly, and repetitively in one direction then drifts back. Additionally, a vague MS symptom that affects vision in one eye is caused by an inflammation of the option nerve. From this, optic neuritis develops where vision may be partially lost in one eye, and pain occurs when the eye is moved.

2. Facial paralysis

Since MS impedes the brain’s proper biological function and the nervous system, it can cause incorrect signals or no response to stimuli around the body. The face is often affected by this lack of response, resulting in paralysis or palsy. In this symptom, one side of a person’s face can either become unable to move or feel sensations, as well as experience dropping and involuntary tremors due to damaged nerves.

3. Persistent limb weakness or numbness

The sensation that accompanies this symptom may feel like the numbness of tingling one experiences when the legs “falls asleep” because it is in one position for an extended period. It can also present as a weakness that is found in the arms and the legs. Cause for concern is prompted when the sensations of numbness, tingling, or weakness are not resolved once the position has been changed and movement resumes. Once this symptom is experienced for more than a day, it would be best to visit a doctor to have it assessed.

4. Ongoing dizziness

Dizziness and vertigo that is an early sign of MS present themselves as severe symptoms that last for two or more days. As a result, walking becomes a challenging activity as the equilibrium is negatively affected. A lack of coordination and balance within a person with MS can result in them feeling lightheaded and unstable when they stand or partake in any activity involving movement while vertical.

It is best to catch these vague symptoms at the earliest possible time when diagnosing and treating MS. It usually helps determine the severity of the conditions as MS signs and symptoms typically last between a few days or weeks. As a result, it is vital to be aware of these signs and their duration so you can promptly visit the doctor and have the symptoms assessed. The earlier the symptoms are caught, the more effective the treatment after diagnosis is.