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An MS relapse, attack, flare-up or exacerbation (whatever your chosen description) causes new symptoms or the worsening of old symptoms for people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. It differs from person to person and can be relatively mild, or severe enough to interfere with someone’s ability to function at home or work.Find out how others manage their relapses, ask a question, or share your own relapse experience.

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@Mrsjenks78 

12 May 2025 16:55Last reply 12 May 2025 23:09

Mrsjenks78

MRI Results

Finally got my results, the MS is stable. I haven’t had any relapses since I started my meds a couple of years ago. However, I still feel terrible. The fatigue, the anxiety and the cog-fog is out of control. My body doesn’t feel right, something is off. I’m currently on a heart monitor to rule out a...
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@Sophieee 

11 May 2025 23:41Last reply 12 May 2025 06:32

Sophieee

A relapse query

Hello! I’m sophs, I am 19 years old! And have been suffering with RRMS since I was 14. I was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago after I went blind in my left eye. In 2020 I was screwed over by Covid, i suffered my first relapse, I was 14 during this time. I selfishly went paralysed in my right hand. Whe...
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@LaurenRochford 

9 May 2025 21:24 EditedLast reply 10 May 2025 11:18

LaurenRochford

New member!

Hi! New to the group. I was diagnosed New years day 2023 after I had an MRI because of a brain tumor I already had. I remember my first relapse in the middle of 2022 when I lost feeling in the full right side if my body 2 days after a Green day concert. I thought it was because of standing all da...
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@slamminsammyms 

6 May 2025 00:10 EditedLast reply 6 May 2025 19:15

slamminsammyms

No new lesions and doc predicting none in the future

Hi ms fam, I was dxd in august of last year and started Ocrevus in January. Had my first 6month mri with no new activity!!! Yay! Also my doctor said they do not anticipate any future relapses. This could be due to Ocrevus or because my there were only a few lesions when we caught it (I’m on the spec...
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@LauraJack 

3 May 2025 16:19Last reply 3 May 2025 20:16

LauraJack

DMT thought...?

This might sound like a stupid question, but its something that has only just come into mind... Do DMTs only help stop relapses of different symptoms, which you havent yet experienced? or do they also help stop the ones you have experienced from recurring?
London, United Kingdom
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@Jen009 

29 Apr 2025 20:57Last reply 30 Apr 2025 01:19

Jen009

New to shift.ms

Hi everyone! I’ve had MS for a long time (relapses started in 2011 and was officially diagnosed in May 2012) but I’ve literally only just joined here! I’m glad to be able to make connections with others who ‘get it!’ Enjoy your evening and take care of yourselves. Jen xxx
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@BeckyTurtleLee 

27 Apr 2025 16:33Last reply 27 Apr 2025 19:43

BeckyTurtleLee

How we deal...

What kind of relapses affect you the most? Mine is not able to get up and move well in the mornings with major headaches. How do we function?
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@Shaystar37 

21 Apr 2025 12:49Last reply 3 May 2025 10:41

Shaystar37

So I was on Copaxone for like 3 years it was working great. Then all of a sudden my relapses were happening more often. Just moved to Chicago 7 months ago and have now established care here. My Neurologist is wanting to start me on Kesimpta. Has anyone ever been on it? If so what were some side affects? Also side note I don't have a Pancreas so I am extremely nervous about trying new medications.

Calumet Park, United States
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@steviemac 

16 Apr 2025 19:36Last reply 21 Apr 2025 05:28

steviemac

This is my first time on here hello everyone

How often does relapses happen i was diagnosed 2 months ago and have had 30 relapses in that time is that normal still waiting on my 2nd appointment with my neurologist
Manchester, United Kingdom
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@LindseyGirl 

22 Mar 2025 14:57

LindseyGirl

DMT

Hi all, Brand new here but I’ve been diagnosed with RRMS since 2020. Recently I’ve been struggling to find a DMT that doesn’t increase infections but also is strong enough to control relapses. I switched from ocravus to Mavenclad and now I’m in a relapse. Anyone else have this problem and what DMT...
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