Which of the following complaints is most typical for a patient suffering an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis?
A) "Each night I seem to get a fever and break out in a sweat."
B) "I have no feeling in either my arms or my legs."
C) "I cannot remember my address or phone number."
D) "My legs feel heavy, and I am having trouble walking."

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The complaint of having heavy legs and difficulty walking is a common symptom of a multiple sclerosis exacerbation. Fever, sweating, and memory problems are not typically associated with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Loss of feeling in the arms and legs may be a symptom, but the complaint of heavy legs and difficulty walking is more specific to an exacerbation.

Which of the Following Complaints Is Most Typical for a Patient