I'm terrified and losing sleep thinking that I have it. I want to hear what were the first symptoms of other people who have MS. thanks!!

My very first symptom actually happened when I was 16, 13 years before I was diagnosed with MS.
I had always had trouble with migraines but when I was 16, I had a migraine where I lost the vision in my right eye for three days and it hurt to move my eyes (like physically move them from side to side or up and down). this lasted for about three to five days and then went away so I didn't think anything of it. it turns out that what I had was Optic Neuritis, which is very common as the first symptom in some MS people.
And the three years before my diagnosis, I started with loss of balance where I could trip over anything, forgetfulness, and fatigue.
You can also go to the National MS Society's website. I found it extremely helpful when I was going through the diagnosis process.
Good Luck!

Every case is different. in hindsight, I had attacks 11 years ago (but blamed it on other things (I'm always tired; my scoliosis must be pinching a nerve and making my leg spasm; I must have strained a muscle and that's why it's weak feeling today, etc.), the symptoms always disappeared. By the time I was diagnosed last year and I had 30+ lesions. my symptoms are minimal. we discovered it accidentally when I was having an MRI for something else (couldn't get a precise glasses prescription).

Of my MS, the following things are persisting issues…
–Visual changes: can't get a precise glasses prescription so everything is just a bit off. at 20:30 most people wouldn't notice.
–Speech impediment: problem articulating words. probably the thing I can trace back the farthest. this is the thing I hate the most. I worry I don't sound smart, particularly hard on me if I am teaching at work or speaking to someone professionally who doesn't know MS is the problem and I can't think of the right words.
–Going right along with the speech problems, is decreased concentration. probably the thing my husband gets the least.
–Fatigue, which is very sensitive to hormonal changes.

Transient problems, that I have rarely…
–Muscle spasms, fatigue, numbness, and prickling pain in my legs.
–Had paralysis on the left side one time, which resolved quickly with high dose steroids.
–Dizziness and being off balance, have fallen on the steps a few times. I've been clumsy for a long time, makes me wonder was it clumsiness all along or MS.

Here's a easy to understand article medicinenet.com/multiple_scle…

The National MS Society has a wealth of information. Health caree professionals often refer patients/family/friends to it. nationalmssociety.org/index.a…

I also like the "MS for Dummies" book. For me MS was the devil I knew since my mom and aunt have it. but the book was a good reference for my husband. plus there were tips I hadn't heard of or thought about.

The best advice I have is to have great communication with your GP or neurologist!

General MS info: There are many symptoms of MS, but visual changes (blurred vision, color distortion, or sudden blindness in one eye) are often the first ones people notice.

Other common symptoms:
Fatigue, Numbness, Gait/Balance/Coordination Problems, Bladder Dysfunction (infections, retention, spasms), Constipation, Dizziness/Vertigo, Sexual Dysfunction (erectile dysfunction for men, decreased lubrication and sensitivity for women), Pain, Cognitive Function (decreased concentration, attention deficit, memory loss), Emotional changes, Depression, Spasticity

Less common:
Speech problems articulating, Swallowing Problems, Headache, Hearing Loss, Seizures/Tremor, Breathing Problems, Itching

Because the symptoms have a broad range and are often subtle, MS may not be diagnosed for months or years after the onset of symptoms. A good neurologist will run tests to look for MS as well as to rule out other possible causes before making a diagnosis of MS.

Some diagnostic tests used are:
*Blood work – look for Vit B12 deficiency and Lyme disease markers
*MRI scans with intravenous gadolinium – identify and date lesions (plaques) in the brain. Newer lesions show up brighter.
*Evoked potentials – hearing, vision, and motor impulses are tested to see if they move normally or too slow.
*Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) – cerebro-spinal fluid is tested to identify cells that suggest MS. can also be used to differentiate from Lyme disease.

For a definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, at least two separate symptomatic events or changes on MRI and a physical indicator (i.e. change in the central nervous system) must occur. You have a history of symptoms, now you need to have the diagnostic tests. be assertive with your GP if you need to.

My sister has MS and what sent her to the hospital was being pretty much numb from the waist down with the pins and needles feelings mostly in her right leg. but from what she tells me, in retrospect, she'd had symptoms for years that she attributed to getting older and being a gymnast in her younger years.

Every case of MS is different. my first symptom was muscle cramps in my legs. then I noticed that when I was walking alongside somebody, I would inevitably walk into them. the third symptom was a feeling of exhaustion that would not go away no matter how much I slept.

My son has MS
his 1st signs were being off balance and his one eye he kept say ing he had a spot in his vision

In the beginning of the book "love in the time of cholera" a man has committed suicide because he would rather die than suffer the weakness forgetfulness and discomfort of old age ! what would you do ? i Personally would rather die than be weak one day…

I wouldn't like my loved ones to see me suffering. I would want to die before I started being unable to support myself and talk properly, before the second childhood.

If I was old and suffering, forgetful and very weak my answer would be yes.
Only if I was fit and well would I want to continue with life.

I would rather suffer. Who wants to die???? There are still many things you can do without being strong and having a perfect memory.

I am happy to suffer in old age, to a point. but I have a seen family member with demenita where they cannot feed/dress/wash themselves, don't know who they are or who anyone else is and are cared for in homes by people who don't actually care at all. so there will be a cut off point.

Well, I am a scrap off the 80 mark, but as long as I can maintain my independence I am OK. less energy than I used to have, tire more quickly, can't do all the things I used to do and have less resilience – ie life's knocks knock harder and it takes longer to get them into perspective.
Three dear friends have died fighting diseases and two of us have seen offspring die (at 34 and 51 years of age).
I don't feel wise, but I can now prioritise – the important and non-important,

The world is still a place full of wonder and I consider myself lucky in spite of life's knocks. Love to see the children going to and from the school at the end of the street, envy them their energy. Love the changing seasons. Love the freedom from the stresses of youth.

So no, the weakness is starting, eyesight not that good, but I'm not inclined to opt out yet!
What I would do if in great pain or if I was becoming physically incapable I do not know. Would I find the resources to cope? I don't know.

Have thought of having "do not Resuscitate" tattooed across my chest (!) and have put a note in with my patient records to say no heroic treatment, just keep me comfortable.

About faces are a warning sign of dyslexia. On its own , this condition bit by bit vanishes until the youngster is not making about faces by the end of the firs grade. it is when the condition hangs on beyond this age that farther screening for dyslexia is warranted . School teachers, together with the parents, are often the ones who first suspect that a child may be dyslexic.

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Any one of these symptoms, but more likely a combination of them, can cause a dyslexic tyke to become introverted , shy , and at times still depressed. Neglecting to understand his position, his playfellows may make fun of him, exasperating the berth . the dyslexic minor may develop a low self esteem , have no protagonists , and start out to detest school and encyclopaedism in general. to a nonchalant observer , he may look like an unmotivated and otiose scholar , but of course such is not the case.

While most dyslectic children tend to be withdrawn, there are those who act out. This may be a direct locution of their frustration , but it likewise carks attention away from their scholarship difficultnesses.

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What are the DEFINATE symptoms of ADHD? i mean symptoms that if you have u definatly have it?

Signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD in children
Now and again, every child is absent-minded, restless, or impulsive. These symptoms point to ADD/ADHD when they’re the rule and not the exception.

Symptoms of inattention
It isn’t that children with ADD/ADHD can’t pay attention: when they’re doing things they enjoy or hearing about topics in which they’re interested, they have no trouble focusing and staying on task. (The hard part may be pulling them away to the next activity.) but if a child with ADD isn’t viscerally engaged by an activity, the attention of that child will quickly seek out a different activity or something else to think about.

Some symptoms of the inattentive type of ADD are:
being easily distracted from a task, lesson, or conversation
difficulty keeping the mind on any one thing
getting bored with a task before it’s completed
skipping over details
making careless mistakes
difficulty listening when directly addressed
difficulty following instructions or finishing tasks
disorganization and forgetfulness
Children with ADD often bounce from task to task without completing any of them, or skipping necessary steps in procedures. they often have difficulty learning new material. Organizing their schoolwork and their time is harder for them than it is for most children.

Symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity
Youngsters with hyperactive or impulsive symptoms of ADHD seem to be always in motion. Sitting still can be very difficult for them. they may try to do several things at once, bouncing around from one activity to the next.

Children experiencing the hyperactive/impulsive form of ADHD may:

fidget and squirm or have trouble staying seated at all
move around constantly, often running or climbing inappropriately
have difficulty with quiet, sedentary activities
talk excessively
blurt out answers before questions are completed
speak tactlessly or inappropriately
exhibit difficulty waiting
interrupt or intrude on others
Because we expect very young children to be easily distractable and hyperactive, it’s the impulsive behaviors — the dangerous climb, the blurted insult — that often stand out in preschoolers with ADD/ADHD. by age four or five, though, most children have learned how to pay attention to others, to sit quietly when instructed to, and not to say everything that pops into their heads. so by the time children reach school age, those with ADD/ADHD stand out in all three behaviors: inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Hi alanna, the list of symptoms that you can easily get from the net is just a guide. Only a trained doctor (meaning a doctor who is knowledgeable about adhd) can confirm whether a person has adhd or not. do keep in mind that diagnosing adhd is not as simple as looking at the symptoms alone. this is because other health concerns may be existing at the same time which, when come together, masked each other out and gives out adhd-like symptoms.

For treatments, if you want to know non-drug methods, you can look at this informative site:

adhdquestionsandanswers.com/

Especially the sections on adhd treatment, adhd vitamins, and adhd diet. Good luck.

There are no DEFINITE symptoms, but a list of symptoms that, added together and analyzed by a psychiatrist, lead to three different types of AD/HD. Here is a link to a list of symptoms, but if you are curious if you or a family member has ADHD, go to a doctor, and don't self-diagnose.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adhd

PS People with ADHD CAN ask questions like this. I have ADD. I'm not stupid. I'm not insane. It's just a condition.

well with me i can't zero in on one speaker if there are more than one conversation going on in a room i hear them all making it hard for me to understand whats going on. i zone out alot unable to hold still search it on google there is this site that i use i can't remember it though its like medicinedictionary.com talk to your doctor if you really think you might have it

1. Developmentally inappropriate inattention
2. Impulsivity
3. with or with out hyperactivity.
try looking at cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/

Hyper as F**k and not paying any attention to anything. If this sounds like you then you definitely have it.

Can't do work at school
always talking
always wants to fight with someone
gets mad easily
shouts alot

Go to webmd.com. They've got the symptoms listed as well was what 'else' it could be.

Best wishes!

Always a little jittery, can't stay in one place for long.

you would not have the attention span to ask this question if you had it.

go to wikipedia.com

What was the question again… wait – look AT THAT! something shiny!!!… what… were you asking me something?