Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms (MS)

Numbness and tingling are among the first warning signs of MS. They can appear suddenly and affect the face, arms, legs, or trunk, creating sensations from mild discomfort to total loss of feeling. These symptoms may last minutes, hours, or days. Sometimes people feel a squeezing pressure around the chest or abdomen, called the “MS hug,” which can mimic tight clothing or even a heart issue. Though frightening, it often passes on its own.