Worried about a relapse now Mum has lost Dad

Caring for someone with MS
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Hi,

We have recently lost my Dad very suddenly, leaving my Mum on her own. She’s not had a relapse of her MS for many years but I’m worried about the risk of a relapse now and whether there are any preventative measures that could be taken. She’s not really ever been monitored or treated for her MS as far as I know and I’m a bit clueless about it all. She was diagnosed over 40 years ago, when I was born, but no obvious relapse for around 20 years though lots of residual weaknesses/balance and vision issues etc. She’s rather been left to it with my Dad helping her with limitations. Stress was always a trigger in the past and obviously a bereavement this big will be a huge one. Anyone able to offer any advice on who to talk to ask about this?

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Try to find your local neurology department and make contact with the MS nurses initially.

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Hi Munster

I’m no expert but various thoughts.

Does your Mum have a good ‘support network’ of friends and family?

Find out from your Mum if she has an MS Nurse and see if
The two of you could have a discussion with her/ him

Same with her GP surgery.

Also contact the MS Society Helpline for advice including on social care

Things to perhaps discuss with GP, MS Nurse:

Do you think she could do with some help around the house?
Any signs of depression from grief?

Probably many other things as well?