Hello to all my lovely friends,
I am sorry I have not wished you all a very happy 2025 but last Saturday I lost the power in my legs and right arm completely.
I was admitted to hospital where they thought I had a stroke.
Thankfully no stroke but no power for another 24 hours
I tested positive for flu and started on flu treatment.
I have been in since Saturday and got home this evening.
My neurologist wanted another MRI today and they got the results quickly. there is no change since my last MRI and throughout the week my legs have got a bit stronger.
I am home now and have managed my steps slowly and walking about the house slowly.
My discharge letter said a psuedo relapse due to Influenza A/
I had no flu symptoms so please friends be very careful and mind yourselves.
Much love
Maryx
Happy New Year to you allxx
Much love
Maryx
I am sorry that you have had such a rotten start to the year, Mary. Serious infections surely can cause havoc with MS, but you have had a particularly bad time, by the sounds of it. I hope that you recover your health and strength quickly now you’re home.
Thanks Alison
It was scary but now that I have some power back I am determined to continue to get my legs stronger, although the doctor said to
rest as well as the flu is still prevalent in my system.
Mind yourselves folks
Much Love Maryx
I suppose you might argue that if your immune system can see off influenza with no symptoms it must be in great shape and purring along like Bentley. It sounds like if it hadn’t been for the fact that the flu stirred up the MS, you might never have known you had it! In one sense at least, that sounds like a win!
So sorry to hear this Mary, not a nice start at all, I know how bad these infections can be, Feb 2024 in hospital for 6 days with double pneumonia and it caused all kinds of problems, some I’m not over now and my nurse says I never will, I’m spms. So please God you are on the mend, all good wishes for 2025, take care Mary.
Jean x
Very glad to hear that you’re getting over it now! Happy New Year 
Thank you for your very kind replies.
Confirmation from doctor that it was indeed a psuedo lapse brought on by influenza A.
I will get there and thanks again everyone.
Much love
Maryx