Let's talk Relapse!

[Jesmcd2]

1st, let me be clear, You go get medical help or contact your Dr, if you ever feel you need to!

Relapses, also referred to as exacerbations, attacks, flare-ups, episodes, or bouts, are initially experienced by most people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Relapses occur with relapsing-remitting, progressive-relapsing, and sometimes secondary-progressive forms of MS. Relapses do not occur with primary-progressive MS, although patients may experience day-to-day fluctuations in how they feel.

During a relapse, inflammation is occurring along the nerves and the myelin, causing patients to have a temporary worsening or recurrence of existing symptoms and/or the appearance of new symptoms. This can range from a few days in duration to a few months, followed by a complete or partial recovery (remission). Acute physical symptoms and neurological signs must be present for at least 24 to 48 hours, without any signs of infection or fever, before the treating physician may consider this type of flare-up to be a true relapse.

I seriously suggest you get the MS Relapse Toolkit mymsaa.org/publications/ms-...

It has a ton of great info if you're new to MS!

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[CV97]

Thank you for sharing this!

[Helpmeup]

Thank you! Excellent info to share, especially for newbies. 🤗

[MSFlea]

Thanks for the info and the link for more! I'm always looking for more good info to learn more about MS. There is a LOT to learn! 🧡

[hairbrain4]

This is great especially for newbies. 😘