Hi all hope everybody is doing ok . I wanted to know if my Lhermitte's sign has come back the last few days does That mean I'm having a relapse then or not lol confused :o/ no other symptoms though , thanks Tracy xx
I hope no one minds me asking, but after a very disappointing and rushed consult with a new neuro I feel the need to question myself constantly.
Reflecting on the various episodes that have led to neurologists querying me having ms, they seem to follow a particular pattern.
The first thing I am made aware of is a fatigue that becomes more and more apparent over a few days, to the point of being completely floored by it. Simple tasks make me need to go and lie down. Then various symptoms such as loss of balance, new areas of numbness, pain kick in. A symtom can last for a week, such as balance issues, then appear to improve, only to be replaced by another differing one.
Does this ring a bell with anyone else?
Thanks in advance.
Sam :-)
Hi everyone, just joined here to get some support from you all. My father has had Multiple Sclerosis for 38 years (well before I was born), he was never given a particular type of MS, but he has been very stable all this time....he has had slurred speech, bad balance, frequent falls throughout this time but it is only in the last six weeks his walking has really suffered, dragging his left foot, having to walk with a simmer frame....then last week he got admitted to hospital with a sever relapse, unable to stand or walk, his speech has really suffered, very weak and tired...he has left sided weakness in his left ARM and leg.....its so upsetting....he has just completed 4 days of IV steroids and he is so low, crying all the time, which makes me cry....we are trying to remain positive, keep reading stories on the internet to gain some hope about other peoples recovery time......he is still in hospital now, physio are trying their best to get him standing again....he is such a proud and independent man and he is not used to being immobile....so basically I am on here to see if people have had positive outcomes from iv steroids and how long on average does it take to overcome relapses...I know everyone is different, but just want some idea....my dad is nearly 75 years old, he is a very fit and strong man otherwise....thankyou x
Hi all i have not been too great since monday just gone. Balance completely went monday then it was okish tuesday . Wensday was a washout with balance and legs went too. Friday was just awful spent the dsy in bed sleepping. Today my head is s bit fuzzy and legs r awful again.
As im newly dx with rrms i dont know if this is a relaspe. According to my neuro and physio ive had a couple of relaspes in the past year which i wasnt aware of because i didnt get any new symptoms just reacurring ones that got worse ie legs wouldnt work ftom last october (and havent fully recovered yet) plus terrible spasms in my right side (so painful) which eventually disappeared but its now returning!!
I was expecting a dx of ms so it wadnt a shock but i hadnt realised it was RRMS. I finally had a good cry yesturday about it all (took 3 years for the flood gates to open lol)
At least i know doors will open for me now. Dpoke to physio and i was pleased to hear that my ms nurse and physio work closely together which is a bonus. I meet my ms nurse on the 12 of june and i know i have decisions to make about DMD's. I hate needles but i will suffer it only to slow this bugger down.
So is this a relapse or not???
Ur advice would be greatly appreciated
Vanessa xx
Hi, I would like to ask a question..... Is this the start of a relapse.? Right leg is dragging slightly, right hand is struggling to write with. Another question, if it is I would to know if anyone has any tips to slowness it or stop it. My sister gets married in May in Greece and I really don't need a relapse right now....... Well ever but that's not a choice I get to make.
Please help with any advice you might have. I will say. I know of steroids but really want to avoid. It's not too bad yet but I need I to not have any effect on my forthcoming holiday.
Thank you
Mandy x
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