feeling like flu symptoms

[meg321]

A lot of times when I am not feeling so well, it feels as if I have a bad cold or flu symptoms.  I would think I was really sick with something else if I had not have felt this way before.

Anyone one else feel this way before, it does seem as if I have read about it before, but who know?

thanks, meg

[Shanv829]

Hi.... I just came across your post. I too often feel like I have a fever and feel sickly. I was diagnosed with MS over 14 years ago but these symptoms started about 1 1/2 years ago. When I tell my doctor, he looks at me like i am making it up... In any case I was wondering if you found a solution... Or anything that makes it go away.... I really could use some guidance. Thank you.

[Meaganj]

I have this too. My first (and only) attack so far last year began with extreme fatigue and general achyness all over and I thought I was coming down with something. Well it Was somehting, but MS, not the flu.

The past few days I have started to feel teh same way again, with weird numbness and throat/swallowing problems again. Could this be a relapse starting? Some of my symptoms have never gone away since the first time, but they are coming back stronger now and the fatigue and "heaviness" of my body is really bad the past few days. My neuro is impossible to get hold of, too. Does this sound like the beginnings of a relapse to anyone?

[Ufrustrated2]

count me in on this. for years i thought i was a guy who got the flu often, though most of the time i wouldn't have a fever. i would though have those kind of symptoms.

the ebb and flow of it and those symptoms i've had for years.

i'm feeling like that now. but with the right upper quad (back/shoulder) pain + nausea from that, it's just a hodge-podge of  symptoms.

[murphy01]

I have for years felt like this and always wondered if was related to my hormones or was it the MS.  I am not on any medication but often feel like I am getting a flu but I never have a fever.  It sort of feels like the beginning of a head cold without sneezing with pressure behind the eyes and a little vertigo.  Anyone else like this??

[maggs970]

hi meg i felt like this yesterday cold hot tierd and sore back really down in the dumps i woke up today feeling alot better thank goodness i think its a side effect from the ms.

[opie74]

I often feel like I hav a feaver, but I don't.  My neuro says that it is the MS.  This has been going on for years, and I have only been on Betaseron since Jan.  Anyway, it really does feel like the first day of a nasty bug.  Achey muscles, dry eyes, tiredness.  I have just been taking a form of naproxin and going on as best I can.  

Best to you,
Ann

[meg321]

Thats very interesting that you also have felt this too.  It usually happens when I have a relapse or when I am having an off day. Last week I thought I was getting something too.

But I did go to SF all weekend and wear myself out, now its worse.  But normal colds or flus don't come and go like this.

I have no idea whats going on, I hate to call the DR until Monday just in case it gets better.  I hate to call 'wolf' too often.

msms,  you will hear more as you stick around here that you can possibly relate to, its a very helpful place to be. I was amazed how much we could all relate to each other.

hugs, meg

[msms63]

Hi Meg..Im not diagnosed, but SO glad you brought this up, Ive missed so much work
over the last 3 years, with what I thot was a recurring flu! Everyone said I was faking it
i.e. wanted time off, but it was real.....didnt have any idea at that time, I might have a neuro. disorder...Im so glad I read your post...bless you

[Eyesnlegs]

My MS affects me this way too. As I had a 20 year history when I was totally oblivious to the fact that I had MS (don't ask just read my journals if you need to know) I experienced this over and over again.

My family came to the conclusion that I was very susceptible to picking up all bugs and infections that were around. I remember my other half saying to the children many times when they were young 'your Mum's not too well again, just let her rest'. I used pass commnet to him that it could not be 'normal' feeling unwell as often as I did.

Since my dx it has become obvious that my body reacts in this way when I am stressed, tired or just unwell. Because my sx include not being able to cool down or heat up (which makes me shiver) and I feel generally unwell, it does seem as though I am unwell. I have discussed it with my MS Nurse too who agrees it is the MS that makes me feel that way.

The difference now is that I am starting to recognise the MS bits that come with it. Like the return of a numb bit or pain in a place where I have previously had a problem, spasms in my toes, etc. get the picture?

Feel better soon Meg and pm me if you want to discuss.

Be Well
Pat x

[meg321]

Hi,i am on copaxone..i must have done  this question before, don't remember..

meg

[Lulu54]

Meg, I'm not remembering which DMD you are on - if its one of the interferons it could be a sideeffect.  It could also be something ese you are taking.  

Anyone else have a suggestion?

I'm sorry you keep having this recurrent problem.  

feel better,
L