The early signs of MS can manifest many years before someone is actually diagnosed with having Multiple Sclerosis. These symptoms can come and go over time as well, making it difficult to know whether or not they are connected to an infection or temporary illness instead of MS. Some signs do stand out more than others as symptoms of MS, especially if they are all experienced at the same time.

Signs of MS early on in men include many similar to those felt by women; tingling, numbness, blurred vision, weakness in limbs, or loss of balance. Less common symptoms might be cognitive difficulties, sudden paralysis of limbs, lack of coordination, or slurred speech. Men tend to believe a decrease in vision is due to getting older, but a sudden onset can easily be linked to MS. Most active men ignore numbness and tingling sensations when they come and go because …