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Ask the Expert: Diagnosing and treating MS

There are many symptoms that could go undetected.
Posted at 5:00 PM, Mar 14, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-14 18:00:23-04

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and Dr. Akram Dasragir discusses when it might be time to get tested.

There is a wide variety of symptoms for MS, including tingling, weakness and numbness. More than 400,000 people in the US have multiple sclerosis, with a typical age range between 15 and 45.