Stumbling or tripping may have been one of the first symptoms you noticed. Walking problems are common in MS, and have a variety of causes.

Weakness in multiple sclerosis can be a direct result of MS, caused by poor transmission of messages by damaged nerves, mainly within the spinal cord. Read more about weakness in this A-Z entry.

Wheelchairs are available on the NHS through NHS Wheelchair Services. Some areas have a voucher scheme that increases the range of equipment you can choose.

The Yellow Card scheme is the way to report suspected side effects from medicines and suspected problems with all healthcare products.

Yoga is a popular and safe activity for people with MS. As a form of exercise, yoga can improve balance, core strength and flexibility.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that causes damage to the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, also known as the central nervous system or CNS.

Want to find out about the different types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Learn more about relapsing remitting MS, secondary progressive MS, and primary progressive MS here. Balo's concentric sclerosis, Marburg variant, tumefactive MS

An estimated 2,900,000 people have multiple sclerosis but it is not spread evenly around the world. MS is more common in women and in countries further from the Equator.

You may wonder whether you did something to cause your MS or if you could have stopped MS from happening to you. The answer is 'no'. No one could have advised you how to prevent your MS.