For the first 12 months after diagnosist my symtoms were fairly mild and didn’t really get any worse.
For the last couple of months my walking has deteriated. I have to walk very slowly and stumble a bit. I am a keen golfer but for the last month I have only been able to play nine holes and even that is a struggle.
Do you think that this is a bit of a relapse and my walking could eventually improve or is this the start of my mobility problems and things will only get worse?
Hi, Yes it could be a relapse, has this been going on for over 24 hours’? I would suggest you have a word with your MS nurse. Do you use a stick or anything else? If for any reason you haven’t got a MS nurse have a word with your doc’. Hope it improves for you quickly Janet x
I just wanted to add, I think seeing a physio who specialised in neurological conditions could be a good idea. They’ll be able to help with things like balance & walking, and making the best use of the strength that you have. Whenever I’ve had a relapse I’ve seen one as well as getting steroids, and I think it really helps. I try & do some of the exercises from it every day at home, and I’ll be a bit better on my feet afterwards.
If you’re unable to be referred to one, you could try a beginners Pilates class. All the exercises I do with the physio are based on Pilates, which is designed to improve core stability.
My walking has been poor for the last six weeks. I did have a course of steroids last summer which improved my mobility at the time. There were some unpleasant side effects with the steriods but I would put up with that if they improved my walking again. I will contact my MS nurse tomorrow for advice.