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My physical symptoms come and go

Hi I am curious to know if anyone else experiences times when MS symptoms mainly walking and balance problems completely disappear for a short time?.
I have experience this several times and my body functions totally normally.

  1. this is such a great questions, thanks for asking it here. I think there are a couple ways to consider the question. The first is understanding that MS is a very unpredictable disease, which can make it rather frustrating to manage, but yes it can in fact be very unpredictable. I don't know how much this is reflected of mobility issues specifically but it's certainly common with MS in general - especially fatigue and brain fog. The other thing to consider is the form of MS. With relapsing remitting MS, we can experience more prominent symptoms during a relapse and then times when they can be more quite like in remission. I don't know your specific diagnosis but this is something to consider. As always, the most important thing is to share any changes with your neurologist or MS specialist, they're the one that can provide you with the most detailed information for you.
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    Alene (team member)

    1. I am curious, so I ask. Are you diagnosed or seeking diagnosis. It doesn't matter for the big picture, and you absolutely don't have to answer. I ask because I am currently still undiagnosed. And I have moments and hours that the symptoms cease. And in those moments and hours, I start to doubt myself.

      So, I come to this discussion as someone with absolutely no answers, but support and with those moments. Sometimes, when I can walk well and speak well and focus, I am just grateful. Other times, when everything's gravy I wonder or worry if it really all just is in my head. Or the fibromyalgia or FND diagnoses I've already been saddled with.

      I'll have some good hours, where I feel so strong. I walk without my cane, I answer questions with confidence, I feel my face again. Then, at the bell curve, the symptoms start coming back. Usually the vertigo is the front runner, then the numbness, and the rest rush in.

      I wish you all my best, and hope you find the answers you are looking for. Much love 💜💜

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