That sounds awful.
When you have hoped for improvement, and then to find yourself in this situation. Your wife is so fortunate to have you as her partner. (My spouse left after the MS dx.)
I am going to say what I often say to people who suddenly get increased symptoms -- before you assume it's directly MS related, make sure a doctor checks for any other condition that could be causing symptoms -- infections, bladder retention, a medication reaction, anything. I have had doctors say that *every* issue I have must be just my MS, but I have also had doctors examine me properly with an open mind -- and then find something different and treatable.
I am thinking all the best to you, and hoping your wife gets the best atention and some relief. Again, what a blessing to have a supportive spouse!
Sorry, I am editing this to really emphasize my suggestion -- I think many of us have experienced a somewhat lesser degree of health care because doctors assume that every single thing we experience is from the primary diagnosis of MS. But people with MS get other issues too!
I wanted to share one of my worst examples -- I had severe pain, spasticity, weakness, etc. -- really excruciating -- and I went to both my neuro and my primary care doctor, both of whom said, in effect -- what do you expect? You have MS!
I was scheduled for a spinal MRI anyway, and guess what -- they found a broken vertebra, the cause of my symptoms. I had told both of these physicians that I'd had an accident with my wheelchair flipping over on top of me. But they were so used to seeing me as an "MS patient" that they were not open to any other possible explanation for my issues, even given the history of an accident and me asking if that could be related -- not until the coincidental MRI showed what had happened.
So you always have to be a strong advocate and ask for a proper health evaluation!
OK, best wishes again.
BlueSky sorry on the hubby leaving after the MS diagnosis. (I appreciated your kind note). I see you are in the hospital and I am sending you some positive energy to help you over the hump or bump in the MS highway that you are dealing with right now. Hope you get better very soon.
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