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There are many possible reasons for your legs to become suddenly weak. If your legs are suddenly too weak to stand up, especially if you stood up without any difficulty before this occurred, we consider this a potential medical emergency. If this is the case contact your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. If you’ve experienced longstanding problems with leg weakness and standing as a result of your MS, this may be less of an emergency. It is best to contact your doctor immediately and get directions on the best course of action. Good luck Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Director of Hillcrest Neurology Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego When my MS symptoms get worse or multiple, does this mean it is moving toward secondary MS?7/5/2016
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Hi. When my MS symptoms get worse (or in my case I seem to get even more symptoms), does this mean that my inactive/stable MS has jumped to secondary MS or Progressive? Thanks in advance Answer: This is a common question that we receive. MS patients commonly experience symptoms such as fatigue, pins and needles sensations, visual blurring, muscle spasms, and mental fogginess among a long list of annoying reminders of the disease. These symptoms are not reflective of underlying disease activity and worsening and tend to fluctuate from day to day. The reasons for this variability in your symptoms are multiple and discussed below. Worsening symptoms certainly do not have a one to one relationship with disease progression. Symptoms are commonly worsened by external factors including: 1. Hot and humid weather 2. Pain 3. Mood states and stressors 4. Lack of sleep 5. Other medical problems (urinary tract infections, diabetes etc) 6. Many different medications prescribed to MS patients Contact your MS specialist and discuss the possible reasons your symptoms may be worse. There may be a simple solution such as cooling vests, collars and hats for hot weather. Good luck Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Director of Hillcrest Neurology Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego Question:
My husband and I have been trying to conceive but have had no luck. We are now facing the possibility of infertility treatments. What should we know given that I am 35 and was diagnosed with MS 3 years ago? Answer: Here is a blog I previously wrote that will give you much of what you need to know about infertility and MS...www.healthcarejourney.com/q--a-for-virtual-ms-center/infertility Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Director of Hillcrest Neurology Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego |
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