I was already at the PPMS stage when I was diagnosed but I never had any symptoms that would come and go. My first sign was a slight drop foot which gradually progressed over the years as other symptoms developed such as leg weakness, memory lapses, falling, fatigue and sensitivity to heat. The progression was a slow with the drop foot in 1998 then leg weakness in 2000. To prevent falling I started using a cane in 2004.

My diagnosis was in Jan of 06 at that time I was still using a cane to help me get around. Since then I have had other medical issues that have affected my MS.

Not sure if this helps at all.