I've had M.S for a little over 10years, for most of my relapses I have taken steroids. But refuse to do them anymore.
A few months ago I had a relapse. I woke up one day and my feet were numb, a few days the lower parts of my legs until it stopped at mid-chest. The numbness has gotten slightly better where it's not completely numb but it's not even close to where normal is.
How long do average relapses last, and when do you accept this symptom might be permanent?
How long should your relapse last?
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I had mild aphasia and slurred speech for up to 2 years, now it is gone except when very tired.
On the other hand I was defined by my neurologist as being dyslexic on one occasion and that only lasted one week. It felt so strange.
Ooops I am forgetting my total ear deafness from MS - one ear is deaf, it has never come back and after 13 years I expect now it never will. But I haven't quite given up hope on it
Jenny hope the numbness abates for you soon.
On the other hand I was defined by my neurologist as being dyslexic on one occasion and that only lasted one week. It felt so strange.
Ooops I am forgetting my total ear deafness from MS - one ear is deaf, it has never come back and after 13 years I expect now it never will. But I haven't quite given up hope on it

Jenny hope the numbness abates for you soon.
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Concussus Resurgo
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RR-MS dx 1998 and Coeliac dx 2003
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Tecfidera, Cymbalta, Baclofen.
EPO, Fish Oils, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Magnesium, Multivitamin/mineral, Co-Enzyme Q10, Probiotics, Milk Thistle, Melatonin.
Concussus Resurgo
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RR-MS dx 1998 and Coeliac dx 2003
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Tecfidera, Cymbalta, Baclofen.
EPO, Fish Oils, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Magnesium, Multivitamin/mineral, Co-Enzyme Q10, Probiotics, Milk Thistle, Melatonin.
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My last MRI was a year ago and showed no spinal lesions, but of course that doesn't mean they arent' there now. When I looked up the definition of a relapse it said it was when your symptoms get worse or new ones appear and it lasts more than a few days.
I agree about seeing a physical therapist that knows what the heck they are doing. I am currently doing the exercises they showed me after I had the ccsvi treatment. And I'm on the treadmill everyday as well, but i'm sure it's not enough and i have to step up my game.
I've also been to see my chiropractor in case i had a bit of a pinched nerve that was contributing to my numbness. Nothing though.
I agree about seeing a physical therapist that knows what the heck they are doing. I am currently doing the exercises they showed me after I had the ccsvi treatment. And I'm on the treadmill everyday as well, but i'm sure it's not enough and i have to step up my game.
I've also been to see my chiropractor in case i had a bit of a pinched nerve that was contributing to my numbness. Nothing though.