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Time between relapses

by Suzie9, Oct 05, 2009 01:56AM

Tags: ms, relapse

Does anyone know what the largest amount of time a person with MS has had between relapses or between their Clinically Isolated Syndrome first attack and their second attack?

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by HVAC, Oct 05, 2009 06:48AM

It varies from person to person. I have never had a big attack. Never been on steroids. I just go to the Neurologist for routine checks.My PCP found my MS during my yearly exam.

Alex

by doublevision1, Oct 05, 2009 09:17AM

A new relapse is distinguished as being at least one month later than a previous relapse. Beyond that, there are no 'typical' timeframes. Some patients go years before having another relapse, if at all. Some have relapses several times per year.

by shermay, Oct 05, 2009 10:30AM

To: Suzie9

That's a tricky question, because everybody is different. For me - I would say approx 4 years if not longer - and then they were only minor relapses, like double vision and a bit of a wonky leg.

Debs

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