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Myelin Sheath Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms and More

Symptoms

In some cases, the symptoms are similar to different diseases that cause damage to the myelin of nerve cells. Stay with me for more information about manifestations you might experience from these conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

MS leads to different symptoms that can range from mild to severe. You might experience:

  • Severe fatigue
  • Numbness or tingling in the extremities
  • Difficulty walking and balancing
  • Vision problems
  • Speech difficulties known as dysarthria
  • Muscle spasticity
  • Tremors
  • Pain
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Bowel and bladder dysfunction [1]

50% of people with MS also feel depressed at some point in their lifetime.