Table 2.

Current disease situation

Description	Patients, %
I may have some mild symptoms, mostly numbness or tingling due to MS, but they do not limit my activity. If I do have an exacerbation, I return to normal when my flare has passed.	25.0
I have some noticeable symptoms from my MS but they are minor and have only a small effect on my lifestyle and have required minimal adaptations.	20.2
I do not have any limitations in my walking ability. However, I do have significant memory loss/trouble multitasking and/or fatigue-related problems due to MS that limit daily activities in other ways.	15.4
MS does interfere with my activities, especially my walking. I can work a full day, but athletic or physically demanding activities are more difficult than they used to be. I usually do not need a cane or other assistance to walk, but I might need some assistance when fatigued.	18.4
I use a cane or a single crutch or some other form of support (such as touching a wall or leaning on someone’s arm) for walking all the time or part of the time, especially when walking outside. I think I can walk (25 feet/8 m) in 20 seconds without a cane or crutch. I always need some assistance (cane or crutch) if I want to walk as far as 3 blocks.	17.2
My main form of mobility is a wheelchair. I may be able to stand and/or take 1 or 2 steps (25 feet/8 m), even with crutches or a walker.	3.7

Abbreviation: MS, multiple sclerosis.