Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds

Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds

New research suggests autoimmune disease begins much earlier than previously thought

Mental health-related issues can be early indicators of multiple sclerosis, the researchers found. (iStock)

An early increase in psychiatric visits may indicate the earliest stages of MS-related immune dysregulation, the study suggests. (iStock)

Early warning signs of MS may emerge more than a decade before classic neurological symptoms, according to experts. (iStock)