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I have Multiple Sclerosis and want to know if my immune system is lower during an exacerbation? |
I am 26 and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 4 months ago and have been taking Avonex shots once a week since then. I have adjust well to the side effects of the Avonex and generally only have symptoms from my shot within the first 24-48 hours. I have an exacerbation that started about 2 days ago causing numbness and tenderness in my right leg. I have noticed that since the start of my exacerbation I am noticing similar symptoms from my shot all day long everyday on days that I should be feeling fine. I know that when I have something as mild as a cold I have noticed the symptoms from my shot magnify due to my immune system being lower. I was wondering if the same is true duing an exacerbation? During an attack your system is overactive and is actively attacking the myelin - causing the inflammation and sx. (as I understand it). Talk with your neuro and you may need to take some steroids. You should also talk with your neuro about any concerns that you have, I think it's VERY important to have good information and trust your doc. Don't hesitate to call your doctors. Here's a great place that you should check out: I have had a chronic cold for 6 weeks! hi welcome to MS. |
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