Patients may develop bowel problems that can range from constipation to diarrhea or loss of bowel control altogether.
Reproductive Damage
MS doesn’t impact fertility -- and many women find that their symptoms ease during the pregnancy, but up to 40 percent of women will experience a relapse postpartum. MS patients often experience other reproductive issues, however, which can include problems with arousal and orgasm. Other patients may shy away from intimacy because other symptoms of MS, such as fatigue and pain, can make sexual intimacy seem daunting or unattractive. For others, the depression and emotional issues commonly associated with MS can make intimacy a challenge.
If you or a loved one suffers from MS, it's important to communicate with health care providers about new or progressively worse symptoms.