Relapses but not MS

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MSyborg
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Relapses but not MS

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Is it possible to have the relapse/remission like effects but not Multiple Sclerosis since it's a hard disease to diagnose? I thought what distinguishes it from other diseases are the relapses and remissions.
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Re: Relapses but not MS

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yep, in early days when i was 'just' b12 deficient (a main differential dx item for ms) i could completely reverse my symptoms with supplementation. i didn't understand what was happening to make those symptoms occur so did not take it seriously. b12 was just one part of the total nutritional picture.
since dx i have had symptoms come and go. when there has been change, it has always followed some attempt of mine to affect what is going on. so on paper i have rrms but in actual fact quite stable condition unless i mess something up with my regimen.

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Pat ... Fact-Sheet

"Peripheral neuropathies can present in a variety of forms and follow different patterns. Symptoms may be experienced over a period of days, weeks, or years. They can be acute or chronic. ... In chronic forms, symptoms begin subtly and progress slowly. Some people may have periods of relief followed by relapse. Others may reach a plateau stage where symptoms stay the same for many months or years."
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