Do period cramps cause pseudo symptoms?
Firstly I would like to apologise if this is too much for some people to hear about, but I feel like this is a safe space to talk about any MS-related issue. Recently when I get cramps, I notice my legs or arms start to feel numb or tingly. I wondered if this was odd or something that is experienced by others?
I’ve been trying to work this out too. From what I’ve read periods can exacerbate ms symptoms. My legs seem to get weaker. It happened today, I was at the park but my legs started feeling rubbish suddenly. I started my period on the way home (tmi sorry 😂).
I feel like my PMS symptoms have worsened and, conversely, my symptoms (especially fatigue) get worse before my period, so I'm with you! Maybe hormone surges somehow mess with things?
@Katherineee , can a bloke stick his oar in? You will find that your core body temperature varies as you go through your cycle. This can give rise to temperature sensitivity:- https://mstrust.org.uk/a-z/uhthoffs-phenomenon
I appreciate all your comments! Even ones from blokes @Stumbler haha! I will have a look at that link :))
I struggle at that time, more fatigued and achy so I think it does exacerbate things alittle 🤦🏻♀️.
It definitely affects you, when I am bleeding my symptoms are more heightened,fatigue, that washed out feeling you get as well as everything else. Also as I am getting older find towards the end of my period i get dehydrated.
Are you using any apps to track? I use Clue to track my cycle and Emilyn to track my MS symptoms - can help you figure out if there's a connection
Leading up to a cycle, my symptoms are always exacerbated. Some months more than others and my sleep goes to pot, average 5-4 hrs at most within two weeks of starting.
Here's my input, hi! 🤗
@Chezy @lauraforde yes it definitely makes me feel more exhausted too!
@scribe I use flo for my menstrual cycle and I journal my MS symptoms. I think correlating them would be a good idea!
@Spencerd haha thank you for your input, all responses are appreciated :)
@spencerd 😂😂😂😂 @Katherineee I find that ovulation does it too, or maybe that's just me😂? I also get insomnia at certain times, figured it was the stress but maybe it's all related 🤷🏻♀️?