My 3rd attack and my 2nd relapse...

So if you have been following my journey you will know I was diagnoses with rrms just over a week ago, my diagnoses took around 7 months from my first attack to my firm diagnoses. Well I am now 9 days post diagnoses and I found out on Tuesday I am having a relapse.. My second one in 3 months so to be honest I came as a shock but I knew something wasn't right and after discussions with the ms nurse and she made contact with my neurologist and it was confirmed I'm having a relapse.

I have been prescribed steroids Methylprednisolone, 500mg daily for 5 days taken with Omeprazole to protect my stomach. I started taking the steroids yesterday and wow they taste disgusting and I cant wait to finish the course Its like ive drank a bottle of perfume (gross). And my goodness the hot flashes ? Sweating just sat down! Yesterday I had to bring a spare top to work it was that bad!

You are considered to be having a relapse if you have old worsening symptoms or new symptoms that present for over 24 hours and 30 days from your last relapse. Ive been struggling with fatigue and horrible back pains starting from the middle of my head and going down to the middle of my back, just a constant pain that will not budge! The shakes in my hands and sometimes legs are horrible not being able to carry a coffee without half of it going everywhere is embarrassing! Crippling fatigue on Monday I couldnt get out of bed, my little eyes just couldnt stay open and standing just felt like I would collapse. I wouldnt wish this feeling on anyone! Shooting / stabbing pains in my feel are new Not sure if they are down to the steroids or the relapsel! But I'm trying to keep positive and not stress myself out too much.

This is all so new to me and I didn't expect relapses to be so close together. its a learning curve now trying to judge when I am overdoing it and when I need to slow down because I am so used to being on the go all the time, I'm used to working lots of overtime trying to save money to buy a house with my man, I'm trying to do all the things most 22 year old girls want to do but the reality now is I cant live that life now.. I can still have all those things but I need to learn to live my life in a brand new way!

I have received so much support on my journey from my man, family and friends and my work and I am so grateful! I cant imagine what this would be like without a fab support network! The online community have welcomed me so much and I love sharing experiences with people that are also in the same boat. Even though its been tough I know I am not alone!

WE ALL KICK ASS!

SUCK IT RELAPSE

T.xox