Do I Have MS Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. What happens, if anything, when you bend your neck forward?
I do not experience an unusual shock-like or buzzing sensation.
I have felt a brief, mild, unexplained sensation once.
A shock-like or buzzing sensation has traveled into my back or limbs more than once.
The sensation is intense, frequent, painful, or occurs with weakness or difficulty functioning.
2. How has altered sensitivity to touch, pressure, heat, or cold affected you?
I have not noticed an unexplained alteration in these sensations.
I noticed a mild difference once, without practical impact.
The change has persisted or made everyday tasks less comfortable or precise.
I have had pronounced loss of sensation, accidental injury because I could not feel properly, or a sudden one-sided change.
3. On a familiar, level walking route, how does your balance compare with your usual ability?
I have not noticed an unexplained change in my balance.
I had one brief spell of feeling unsteady.
I have repeatedly stumbled, drifted, or needed extra concentration to stay steady.
I have fallen, needed physical support, or suddenly become unable to walk safely.
4. After a distance you could previously walk comfortably, what now tends to happen?
I have not noticed an unexplained reduction in walking ability.
I felt unusually heavy-legged or awkward on one occasion.
My leg control or endurance has repeatedly declined before the route is complete.
My legs have given way, dragged markedly, or left me unable to continue safely.
5. Which statement best matches any unexplained muscle stiffness, tightness, or spasms?
I have not experienced these without a clear temporary cause.
I had one mild episode that did not restrict movement.
Stiffness or spasms have recurred, disturbed sleep, or limited movement.
They are severe, painful, rapidly worsening, or prevent safe movement.
6. During a familiar task, such as following a recipe or managing a routine schedule, what happens with your thinking?
I have not noticed an unexplained change in attention, processing, or recall.
I had one mild episode of mental fog or slowed thinking.
Mental fog, slowed processing, or memory lapses have repeatedly disrupted familiar tasks.
I have had sudden confusion, become disoriented, or been unable to manage a basic familiar task safely.
7. Which best describes any unexplained blurred, double, dimmed, or missing vision you have experienced?
I have not experienced an unexplained change like this.
I had one brief, mild episode that resolved completely.
I have had a change that lasted, returned, or made reading or focusing difficult.
I have had sudden or major vision loss, or a visual change that seriously disrupted what I could do.
8. Imagine you are sitting normally, without leaning on a limb. What best matches any unexplained tingling or pins-and-needles sensation?
I do not get unexplained tingling in that situation.
I have noticed it briefly on one occasion.
It has lasted longer, returned, or affected the same area repeatedly.
It has involved a large area, spread quickly, or appeared with weakness or loss of function.
9. When moving one eye, have you noticed pain or colors appearing unusually faded in that eye?
No, I have not noticed either experience.
I noticed one mild or short-lived instance.
The pain or color change has persisted or happened more than once.
It occurred with substantial vision reduction or rapidly worsening eye symptoms.
10. While carrying groceries, climbing stairs, or lifting an everyday object, what best describes unexplained limb weakness?
I have not noticed unexplained weakness during these activities.
One limb felt mildly weak once but recovered quickly.
Weakness has lasted, returned, or made an ordinary task noticeably harder.
Weakness appeared suddenly, affected one side, or prevented me from safely completing the task.
11. After a hot shower, exercise, or time in warm weather, what happens to neurological-type symptoms such as blurred vision, weakness, or tingling?
Heat does not bring on or worsen symptoms like these.
I noticed a mild, short-lived worsening once.
Heat has repeatedly brought on or intensified symptoms until I cooled down.
Heat-related worsening is pronounced, leaves me unable to function safely, or does not settle after cooling.
12. When fastening buttons, using utensils, typing, or picking up small objects, what have you noticed?
My coordination has not changed unexpectedly.
I noticed mild clumsiness once without meaningful disruption.
Reduced precision or shaking has returned or slowed these tasks.
A sudden or substantial coordination change has made basic tasks unsafe or impossible.
13. After an ordinary day or a reasonable amount of rest, how would you describe unexplained fatigue?
I have not had fatigue that feels unexplained or out of proportion.
I had one unusually draining day but remained able to do what I needed.
Overwhelming fatigue has returned or forced me to reduce normal activities.
Fatigue is rapidly worsening or regularly prevents basic self-care, work, or safe activity.
14. Which best describes any unexplained change in bladder control or emptying?
I have not noticed an unexplained change.
I had one isolated episode of urgency, hesitation, or leakage.
Urgency, frequent trips, leakage, or difficulty emptying has persisted or returned.
I have been unable to urinate, lost bladder control abruptly with other neurological symptoms, or developed severe pain or fever.
15. Looking across time, which pattern best describes your unexplained neurological-type symptoms?
I have not had an unexplained visual, sensory, movement, or thinking symptom pattern.
I had one mild, short-lived symptom that fully resolved.
At least one symptom lasted about a day or longer, or the same symptom has returned.
I have had separate episodes, incomplete recovery, progressive loss of function, or symptoms that substantially disrupt daily life.