Table 4.
Subjective symptom(s) prior to an MS relapse in the maxillofacial and oral area as reported by the individuals
| Patient No. | MS type | EDSS score | Subjective maxillofacial and oral symptom(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRMS | 1.0 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling |
| 2 | RRMS | 1.5 | Change in sense of taste |
| 3 | RRMS | 1.0 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling |
| 4 | RRMS | 1.5 | Change in sense of taste |
| 5 | RRMS | 1.0 | Canker sore(s) |
| 6 | RRMS | 2.0 | Watery mouth feeling/difficulty swallowing |
| 7 | PRMS | 5.0 | Canker sore(s) |
| 8 | SPMS | 7.5 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling |
| 9 | RRMS | 1.0 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling |
| 10 | RRMS | 3.0 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling/difficulty swallowing |
| 11 | RRMS | 2.0 | Change in sense of taste |
| 12 | RRMS | 1.0 | Palate/gingival swelling sensation |
| 13 | RRMS | 1.5 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling/difficulty swallowing |
| 14 | RRMS | 1.0 | Lip-tongue-facial numbness |
| 15 | RRMS | 0.0 | Tongue numbness (in the tip region) |
| 16 | RRMS | 2.5 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling/burning sensation |
| 17 | RRMS | 2.5 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling/change in sense of taste |
| 18 | RRMS | 1.0 | Significant increase in dry mouth feeling and halitosis |
PRMS = Progressive-relapsing MS; SPMS = secondary-progressive MS.