Onslaught of new symptoms?

[Mser5]

Hi, first time here. Have had relapse remitting MS for about 20yrs and after a tricky start despite the odd flare up have had very few major issues for around 15yrs. Last year or so I have had the feeling of lots of minor increases in symptoms/ mini flare ups but in the last few months I have seen a massive increase in pain, cognitive issues, fatigue etc that just seem relentless. Have undergone a variety of tests (unrelated to MS) all of which come back as without issue and GP’s current best guess is depression and or IBS. I don’t feel depressed but I am in constant pain which is sapping my energy now. MS nurse is trying to get a consultant to see me (last few yrs all appointments have been phone calls only). Anyone have any words of wisdom or comfort 

[Stumbler]

Hi @Mser5  and welcome to this MS Forum. Unfortunately, there isn't many of us left on this forum due to the uptake of Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter! 🤣), Tictoc and the like.

 

But, back to you. MS, as you probably know, is a law unto itself. There's just too many unknowns which means lots of questions but not many answers. Having said that, unexplained symptoms, e.g. pain, cognitive issues, fatigue etc can well be attributed to MS. What we have to do is try and identify whether there has been any triggers for this unwanted activity.

 

Anything which causes "negative" brain activity can kick off these symptoms. This activity could be a simple infection, where our bodies activate our compromised immune system. Alternatively stress and depression can be the cause of the brain releasing chemicals which react adversely with our immune systems. And it's our immune systems which are the target of the attacks of MS.

 

You have to examine your present life to identify what is going on. And, the present state of this world, and this country,  could well be at the heart of any issues. Life these days isn't easy with so many pressures on the family unit and relationships within. The only advice for this is best given in this bit of philosophy:-
 

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference." - Reinhold Niebuhr

 

Otherwise, "listen" to your body and do what is asks, e.g. if your body says you're tired then rest up. MS is a formidable enemy so hunker down and wait for the storm to pass.

 

I would send you a cyberhug but in this crazy, wokery world, I could well be accused of all sorts. So, I will just wish you all the best.