Returning symptoms

[CW12]

A couple of months ago I went from injections once a month to now once a week. I was having great improvement... finally. Recently my job got really stressful. Along with other stresses. My symptoms seem to be returning. Mostly weakness in my arm and hand.

I had a completely clean MRI in October when I had stronger symptoms that improved. But now returning but not as bad as originally.

Also, just to note I am on an antibiotic for a UTI. Frequent urination +2 leukocytes no bacteria. Not 100 convinced I have UTI. I have had interstitial cystitis in the past but have not had an episode in years.

I went to the doctor and he said I should have another MRI (given my symptoms) in the spring just to be 100% positive nothing has changed. To be honest when he said that it made me nervous

Has any had symptoms return with stress or just return.

Again I am injecting weekly and b12 level is >2000 and folate is >24

Thought/ advice would be greatly appreciated

THANK YOU!!

[Nackapan]

I personally think stress eats b12. on antibiotics too. Your body is struggling. Your doctor sounds on the ball. Of what are you having MRI scan. Are they scanning another area?

I had a second which included neck and brain

. Its good your doctor doing investigations. Hope the stresses calm down and toh see an improvement in symptoms.

[CW12 in reply to Nackapan]

Thank you. I had an MRI of the brain and neck. He wants to do a second MRI of the same areas... head and neck

[Nackapan in reply to CW12]

I think it's a good thing . My second was okay. I was nervous too

Just looking for any changes. I was surprised the whole spine wasn't done

I wasnt even told the result. I rang and the receptionist said its normal you dont need to see a doctor!!!

I paid to see a neurologist to look at it for reassurance. Also to try and get an explanation for my symptoms.

[CW12 in reply to Nackapan]

Thank you Nackapan! B12 and MS have such overlapping symptoms that it’s nerve racking... literally and figuratively lol. I’m wondering if the antibiotics are causing symptoms too. Or stress. I was doing so well so now I’m frustrated and nervous. Thanks You!

[wedgewood in reply to CW12]

Antibiotics kill off bad bacteria, but unfortunately , also the good . We need the good gut bacteria , which we can also call the flora . They are really upset by the antibiotics , and , if you also have Pernicious Anaemia , by the lack of stomach acid that comes with It Good to take a probiotic if you have to take antibiotics . I used Symprove , a water-based liquid , but there are many more available .

Fermented foods are also valuable for their probiotic content (organic , unpasteurised sauerkraut , real yoghurt , kefir and kimchi )

Best wishes .

[CW12 in reply to wedgewood]

Thank you for your knowledge. I am taking a probiotic with the antibiotic. In your opinion do you think the symptoms could have returned because of the antibiotics ( even though I’m taking a probiotic). The timing is the same. I started the antibiotics and had an increase in neurological symptoms

[Nackapan in reply to CW12]

Keep us posted hioe it's the antibiotics and stress. Both can stop. .

[CW12 in reply to Nackapan]

Thank you. I will! That is my instinct. But was still making me nervous .

[jarlethblue]

I had a very stressful 6 months and my symptoms returned which was very scary as i had them under control with one a day injections, Don't panic. Maybe more frequent injections when you are under stress. hugs. J

[CW12 in reply to jarlethblue]

Yes exactly. I was getting them under control. And it is scary. Thank you for the comforting post. This is helpful