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Multiple Sclerosis: Mental and Emotional Problems

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Overview

Cognitive impairment problems can be caused by MS. These may include trouble with:

These problems are often quite mild early in the course of the disease. But they may get worse with time, depending on the location of tissue damage (MS lesions) in the brain. Side effects of medicines used to relieve physical MS symptoms may cause cognitive problems.

Emotional problems may include:

Credits for Multiple Sclerosis: Mental and Emotional Problems

Current as of: May 1, 2023

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