MS giving flu like symptoms

[Eveliz]

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone ever feels like they have the flu but really don’t? In the past I’ve realized that I start to have flu like symptoms prior & during a relapse which is not fun at all. The last several days my head feel heavy, I have a constant headache or dull pain behind my eyes, extreme fatigue & weakness in limbs. I’m currently not taking any meds as I had a really bad reaction to Copaxone 2 months ago. I’m scheduled to see my neurologist on Thursday. I just hope I start to feel better soon, I really don’t like the solumedrol (steroid) treatment. 😔

[Morllyn]

The last two attacks I got extremely achy all over, at least I thought they were attacks. I felt like I had the flu so I went to my Primary Doctor and he put me on steroids. I had no other symptoms.

[jackiesj]

Hi Eveliz! Ive often wondered that same question..same symptoms.I wonder virus on top of it all, did i eat something, is it the flu etc...If i go with the flow i usually get thru it but wish id gone to the doc.You are in good hands.Pls let us know how you are doing.best wishes!

[Juleigh21]

I’m surprised your doc has allowed you to go 2 months with no meds. That’s a recipe for a relapse. I too had a horrible reaction to copaxone. It took a few weeks because of insurance to get me switch to tecfideria. That unfortunately didn’t work and I had to be switched again which took a few more weeks because of insurance. I have the worst relapse that l ever had at that time. I hope your doc sees you soon and a new med is started! Good luck!

[MSsurfer]

Ive been struggling with flu symptoms off and on for the last year or so. I started Mayzent in September 2020 and still happens off and on. Where are you at with this or what have you learned? thanks