Wondering if I am having an exasperation??

[poker247]

First some background info for everyone... I was going through 100's tests and MRI's  over the past 6 years and both neurologists I was seeing adapted the "wait and see approach". Then in late December 2008 I had mononeucleosis and on January 2,2009 I was struck with a severe exasperation and could not control my legs and arm movements... after another follow up with the neurologist I was placed on prednisone and fortunately regained control of my movements and my latest MRI showed growth in the old lesions they had contributed to migraines or previous head injuries. I also had 4 new lesions. I was officially diagnosed in March '09 and started Rebif treament. I tolerated it ok, however my chronic depression took a turn for the worse and the increase in my anti-depressant was of no help, which prompted my Neurologist from taking me off Rebif and switch to Copaxone.

My question is It has been 2 weeks since I have been off Rebif and I have had chronic cloudy vision in my left eye, wicked nighttime leg spasms, frequent tingling in my feet and fingers, and EXTREME urinary frequency, urgency, and nighttime incontinence(with no UTI I work in a lab and did a culture) even though I suffer from chronic dry mouth because of the ditrapan and avadart they have me on to control the bladder functions. I am wondering if this is a possible exasperation. Thank you in advance to any and all advice

[poker247]

Thanks for the imput thus far.... I was hoping it wasn't an exasperation because I DO NOT want to go back on prednisone.... I did not tolerate it well and it made me feel sicker than I have ever been before!

Also I don't want to be a "nervous Nellie" and bother anyone....I have been in the medical field for 13 years and well know how some patients can be a bit over zealous and hypochondriacs. My biggest concern was wondering if the urinary problems that have resurfaced in the past 2 weeks in itself could be an exasperation, because why I am dealing with chronic dry mouth if it's NOT an exasperation and the urinary medication that gives me the dry skin and mouth isn't working anymore.

I work 45 hours/week at my full-time job and about 5 hours a week at my side job and NEED the job/insurance to help cover the more than $4,000/month that my medications cost. Fortunately my co-pays for those meds are only $240/month so I want to limit my time off and not be the "handicapped thorn" in my employers side

[Guitar_grrrl]

I dunno - sounds like the real deal.  Call your neurologist.

good luck,
Guitar_grrrl

[Wobbly]

oh my... this sounds like you should be talking with your Neurologist.. I am dx with PPMS and do not take DMDs, so can't help with an answer.  

but I would contact your Dr and let them know how your feeling.

take care and let us know how you are doing

wobbly
dx