relapse infection or colonoscopy??

[Constant_fighter]

I have had m.s for 17 years and had my ups and downs but I am normally mobile with 1 stick , after having a recent uti I have been feeling really rough , I have just had a colonoscopy a few days ago and I am not sure if I’m having a flare , a relapse or wether the colonoscopy has impacted the antibiotics and regular medication because of the flush out , I seem to have been floored lately and gone downhill fast , can anybody advise me on this moving forward? Thanks in advance, gary

[NorasMom]

I can't speak for the colonoscopy in particular, but I think that any invasive procedure has the possibility of causing relapses. At least, that's what my surgeon told me before I had my gall bladder out.

Do you have an MS nurse that you could call for advice? Over here, I'd just contact my neuro and get an MRI to verify things, but I know things are a bit different for you.

[CatsandCars]

I'm sorry you're feeling so awful all of a sudden. A quick test to make sure the UTI is gone might help? If you're still on antibiotics, was a culture done to make sure that you are on the right antibiotic? Keep drinking a lot of water and contact your doctor's office as soon as you can. I suppose there are other possibilities, as well. Please let us know what happens. Best wishes for a quick recovery! 😊

[Robsmom]

If your symptoms last longer than 24 hrs, it may be a flair. It never hurts to call the neurologist's office and ask. Sorry your feeling badly.