Summary

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10 COMMONEST SYMPTOMS (in order of prevalence):

1.     Pain (100%)
2.     Numbness/tingling (86%)
3.     Sleep disturbance (84%)
4.     Weakness (82%)
5.     Muscle cramps/twitches/spasms (81%)
6.     Stiffness (79%)
7.     Fatigue (76%)
8.     Joint pains (72%)
9.     Balance difficulties (70%)
10. Loss of mobility (68%)

Other common symptoms seen in the typical case:

1.     Bladder/bowel/sexual dysfunction (68%)
2.     Increased sweating (63%);
3.     Difficulty thinking clearly/Depression (63% /62%);
4.     Heat intolerance (58%);
5.     Dry eyes/mouth(58%) and
6.     Weight gain (50%).