Multiple symptoms whilst relapsing

Everyday living
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Hi all,

I started relapsing last week, have seen my MS nurse almost right away. I initially went numb from the waist down which has since spread up to my neck. I also had incredibly intense/almost painful L’hermittes. The MS nurse and consultant are now putting me on copaxone. However, since this weekend I have felt a very uncomfortable tightening around my chest at the bottom of my ribs on both sides and the front. This was initially around my stomach on Saturday but has spread.

i was wondering if anyone else gets several different symptoms when relapsing? I know everyone is different I was just interested to see if anyone has similar experiences?

Thank you so much

Sam

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hi sam that tightening around your chest could be the ms hug. it is truly vile. copaxone is better than nothing but there are newer more effective drugs. have a read up on them and say what you want. at risk of stating the bleeding obvious - rest up, then rest again, tuck up snug and warm and ride it out. carole x

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Multiple symptoms during a relapse aren’t unknown. I had a bad one that affected speech, walking, manual dexterity and coherent thought. As for DMDs, you should have a say in what you take as it needs to fit in with your lifestyle. Ask for more options and get all the information you can before making a decision.