Change of Seasons and Relapses

[Heather3418]

As many of you know, I have been diagnosed with MS for over a decade.  Now that all these years have gone by, I can say now with certainty, that I seem to have a relapse or a worsening of symptoms at the start of each new season. I(I live in Virginia, so we actually do have four distinct seasons.)

I am more fatigued, my cognitive problems flare up and my leg pain worsens.  The fatigue being the worst.  The kind of fatigue that puts you in the bed, but sleep does not relieve the fatigue.  As soon as you get up, you feel like you could go right back to bed again.  (This is not about depression. I know when depression is playing a role in my disease course; this is not caused by the blues.  Just wanted to clarify that.)

Have any of you noticed that this happens to you, also?  Or is it just me?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Big Forum Hugs to all,
Heather

[Heather3418]

I have tremors from time to time.  It mostly affects my hands, when I am reaching for something or trying to carry something in one hand.  It will also happened to an extreme is I am using any outdoor garden equipment that vibrates...like a leaf blower.  My hands go nuts afterwards.

My legs did this when I was first diagnosed with MS 13 years ago.  I had Optic Neuritis at the time and was treated with Solumedrol.  I have only had tremors in my leg (s) once since that time.

You said the word "seizure."  That is what my Neuro calls a "muscle seizure" and she said that sometimes a patient will complain of leg tremors and muscle spasms or increased spasicity at the same time.

As I always tell members, it's things like this, that may seem small and insignificant, that should be brought to your doctor's attention.  These kinds of things give the doctor's clues about what is going on with your body and where it is coming from.

All the Best,
Heather

[CheeserNurse]

Well, I have not been diagnosed, but my symptoms seemed to have "flare up" again right at the start of January...when winter welcomed me in Indiana. I had my MRI in March, and it's spring now and my symptoms are even more worse.

"I am more fatigued, my cognitive problems flare up and my leg pain worsens.  The fatigue being the worst.  The kind of fatigue that puts you in the bed, but sleep does not relieve the fatigue.  As soon as you get up, you feel like you could go right back to bed again.  (This is not about depression. I know when depression is playing a role in my disease course; this is not caused by the blues.  Just wanted to clarify that.)"

Your statement here I can SO relate to. I cannot remember the last time that I even felt rested...I'm always tired, it's terrible. When I wake up, all I want to do is keep sleeping. And you're right, it's NOT depression, it's not the blues, and I strongly dislike when people try to blame it on that or stress and anxiety. I also wanted to know if any of you have tremors, uncontrollable tremors in your legs?? Sometimes mine shake for no reason and it almost feels like a seizure, but then it goes away...

So, I would say I've noticed it with the season changes as well.

Aleah

[Ufrustrated2]

it has become more noticeable over the years and i've made mental correlations but have never put it into a spreadsheet to graph. yes, it does seem that some episodes to coincide with seasonal changes. certainly, cog-fog and bizarre fatigue out of left field. yet too, i can experience these episodes during no seasonal change.

[sllowe]

Hi Heath,

I have been fortunate to not have that "fatigue" since my 1st attack.

I'm glad you clarified the difference, because those months of having it taught me the clear distinction between "tired" or sleepy, etc. Such a big difference.

Now, I have the "barely" get outta beds, and though I hate it, it's still not as bad as fatigue and I am able to pull it off.

So sorry you fight this girl.  I wish it on no-one - it's dibilitating.
(((hugs))),
shell

[CathyDe]

Hi
Yes, I was just wondering that, I am not yet Dx ed, but am noticing even daily changes make me worse or better. I live in PA, and its been cold all week, and last week it was warm. I feel really bad in the cold and damp. I think? I need to document it so I know for sure, but, I think this is the case. I am so sick of this!
Cathy