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Yes, many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience difficulty with raising their arms over their head or holding their hand up. This can be due to spasticity, which causes muscle stiffness and spasms. Upper-body spasms can interfere with daily activities such as eating, writing, dressing, and other tasks. For example Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience difficulty with raising their arms over their head or holding their hand up. This can be due to spasticity, which causes muscle stiffness and spasms. Upper-body spasms can interfere with daily activities such as eating, writing, dressing, and other tasks. For example, one MyMSTeam member mentioned that they use their fingers to eat because they can't grip utensils, and another said they have to hold a large glass with both hands.

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