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Did you think that multiple sclerosis was mainly a women’s disease? Unfortunately, men can get it, too – in fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, men are more likely to pass MS to their children than women are. A family history of MS on either the father’s or the mother’s side may indicate that you are at risk, too. Generally, men are first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis between the ages of 20 and 40.

Often, men confuse the initial symptoms of multiple sclerosis with the normal aging process, but as the disease progresses their true condition becomes obvious. Some of the symptoms of male multiple sclerosis are listed below. If you are experiencing any of these, you may have a MS diagnosis in your future.

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Here are some of the top male MS symptoms:

Failing eyesight. Double vision and decreasing acuity are both common MS symptoms – and are frequently confused with the normal effects of aging.

Muscle numbness or tingling. These sensations occur most frequently in the extremities (feet and hands). Men often mistake this symptom for simple tiredness or a pulled muscle.

Memory loss. As MS damages various communication pathways in the brain, memory effects can range from moderate to severe.

Erectile dysfunction. According to the New York School of Medicine, nearly 75% of male MS patients report decreased sensation and libido. Medicines like Alprostadil and Papaverine may help some men with MS regain sexual function.

(1) http://www.ehow.com/about_5144683_signs-symptoms-multiple-sclerosis-men.html