Question Title: strange M.S.attacks

Forum: Neurology Forum
Topic: Sleep

Posted by CCF MD GS on March 13, 1998 at 12:59:26:

In Reply to: strange M.S.attacks posted by Trish on March 01, 1998 at 07:47:47:

: I experience strange attacks,connected with my M.S. that neither my doctor
or neuro can explain or have even heard of before.
Without any warning I start shivering uncontrollably,although I`m not cold,
and have an overwhelming desire to sleep,as if I`ve been drugged.After about 2 hours I fall into a deep sleep,and wake about 10 hours later,drenched in sweat.If I wake during an attack,I can`t move my leg,and am unable to walk,also my head aches so much I feel it will explode......no
medication will ease it.
When I finally wake after my deep sleep,I`m O.K.apart from my usual M.S.symptoms,but feel as if I`ve done 2 weeks hard labour.I would be very grateful if anyone who knows what these attacks are, can tell me.They usually happen about twice a month,and altough Ive had them for the past 4
years,the word terrified to explain how I feel,doesn`t eveen begin to scratch the surface.
Many thanks.
Trish

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