@JennyM 

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JennyM

Should I go to work with relapse?

Hi I am currently experiencing a relapse triggered by the immunisations I had to have to go on tecfidera. I haven’t started taking it yet. I have altered sensation and numbness in my left arm and left side of neck. Just also come down with a cough given to me by my children this week so have hd a few days off but feeling slightly better now and my pre-MS self would have been going back to work. I work for the NHS and have a busy job so just wondering if people generally take time off work during relapses as long as feeling well or do you take time out and rest and heal your body without adding extra stress etc to your life. I am a mum of two under 4 so life is pretty busy anyway. Just wondering if I go back tomorrow or take the time to rest. Although could be weeks before the symptoms ease off in my arm! Thank you 🙏🏻 😊
@Brog

Take time off and rest. I used to push through relapses and carry on as if things were fine and ultimately just extended my relapses. Let your body have a break. 👍

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@JennyM

Thank you! It’s my first one since being diagnosed so hard to know how to play it but actually you’re right and work are very supportive that I feel I can. Thanks for your reply x

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