Between them, Cara, Helena and Caroline felt a real mix of strange skin sensations. Cara's symptoms started when she woke with a numb foot, a feeling that spread up her leg. Then came a painful 'electric shock' sensation in her spine. For Helena, it started with pins and needles. Then numbness, burning, buzzing sensations, cold water feeling hot and vice versa. Caroline also experienced a burning sensation and numbness, which went on for years.

The first signs of MS can vary greatly, but there are some more common ones that include fatigue, strange skin sensations, sudden eyesight problems, slowed thinking and stumbling. Do keep in mind if you have any of these symptoms, it doesn't necessarily mean you have MS. They can come about for lots of different reasons. If you are worried, do call your GP.

More information: https://mstrust.org.uk/early-symptoms