Hi guys, I’ve been off work nearly 3 weeks as started rebif about 6 / 8 weeks ago and mood has been really low and getting git big time by flu symptoms. For the last week or so I’ve had these incredible back pains and they seem to be getting worse. I would liken it to being hit by a bus. I’ve been in bed by 8pm for the last few days (unlike me as I work permanent 2-10pm and have done for years). The pain has just woken me again and enough is enough ( I have a good mattress so don’t think this is the issue). I’m on a list of meds as long as your arm but none of it is helping with this back pain… Seriously losing the will here as it doesn’t matter how I sleep or indeed sit during the day… Is this something anyone has had or do I need to see doc as non MS? Pete x.
Hi Pete I think it is easy to attribute all pain and illnesses we suffer as a symptom of MS. However, it is not always the case. Therefore if you have a new and troublesome symptom, it is worth having it checked by the GP. If you have trouble with walking, it could be that poor posture is affecting your back. It is hard to say, so I would see your GP just to be sure. Teresa xx