4. Fatigue and Weakness
During the early stages of MS, fatigue and weakness are quite common. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the people diagnosed with MS report being extremely tired and feeling week during the early stages of the disorder. When the nerves of the spinal column begin to deteriorate, it can cause a person to be extremely tired.
Feeling fatigued is different from simply feeling sleepy. A person who is fatigued will often feel like they have no energy at all. This happens regularly for someone with MS. During the early stages, a person may experience fatigue quite suddenly. The symptom may lasts for several weeks before improving. Weakness in the legs is most often noted first and may last for a long time as well. Fatigue and weakness may come and go for several weeks at a time all throughout the stages of this disorder.