What is a Relapse?
The definition of an MS relapse (or exacerbation) is the sudden onset of new symptoms or worsened symptoms that last for more than 24 hours and is separated from a previous relapse by at least 30 days. It can be very mild or severe enough to interfere with a person’s ability to function at home and at work. No two exacerbations are alike, and symptoms vary from person to person and often from one relapse to another. A relapse results from inflammation in the central...
If you have multiple sclerosis, it just might be possible that you’ve also experienced the dreaded IVSM. IVSM = Intravenous Solumedrol,... Read more »
Last Friday, I completed my fifth dose in a five-day Solumedrol treatment for my most recent MS episode. I would guesstimate that I have... Read more »
Over the weekend, I was working on a couple of posts for MultipleSclerosisCentral.com. None of them are complete just yet and on Monday... Read more »
The year 2009 has come to a close and 2010 will be here soon!! As we prepare to usher in the New Year, let’s first look at some of the... Read more »
Thirteen years ago this month, I became a Mom. It was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, turning points of my life. We just celebrated... Read more »
The Dreaded "IVSM" If you have multiple sclerosis, it just might be possible that you’ve also experienced the dreaded intravenous Solu-Medrol (IVSM). IVSM is a treatment which involves really high doses of glucocorticoid steroids,...
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