- Overview
- Types
- Symptoms
- Causes & Risks
- Tests & Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Living With
- Mobility & Assistive Devices
- Complications
- Caregiving & Support
- Appointment Prep
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Slideshow: Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
What Happens During a Relapse?
Weakness
Vision Problems
Numbness or Tingling
Thought Problems
Dizziness
Balance and Coordination
Does Heat Trigger Relapses?
What Causes a Relapse?
Preventing Relapses
Treating Relapses
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REFERENCES:
John Ratchford, MD, MSc, assistant professor of neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Aaron Miller, MD, medical director, Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; chief medical officer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
National MS Society: "For People with Relapsing MS," "Exacerbations," "Vision Problems," "Numbness," "Cognitive Function," "Dizziness and Vertigo," "Walking (Gait), Balance, and Coordination Problems," "Heat and Temperature Sensitivity."
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