Multiple Sclerosis: 7 Signs Black People Can’t Miss

A chronic and progressive neurological condition that affects millions across the world, multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a complete life-changer. Given how the disease attacks the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spine, it often causes severe and lifelong challenges. But here’s something you probably didn’t know.  While for the longest time, MS was thought to affect Black folks the least, the truth is that it actually impacts Black people more than ever realized. In fact, new research indicates that MS affects Black individuals in frequently more aggressive forms, causing symptoms and presentations that are unique to this population.  This is why understanding the signs of this potentially debilitating disease is so critical. Let’s dissect seven symptoms that Black people from all walks of life should recognize, and what they can do to address them.   1. Itching (Pruritus) Pruritus is just the medical term for itching, which can manifest in many forms. It is usually one of the first symptoms to indicate that there might be a problem, and it can be one of the more difficult signs to decipher.  After all, who would think that mere itching could lead to MS?  But turns out, this is more than...