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    Flare question

    Has a flare ever affected just a finger? I don't know if it even would be classified as a flare. But since the first part of February I have had super intense burning and at some times where I was barely able to use my middle finger on my right hand.
    Also, my spasticity has cranked up a lot. Really uncomfortable. Increased baclophen to more than double the normal dose and have only found relief 2 or 3 times.

    Since all this started I have had a few other things dizzy and cog fog, weak shaky legs, dizziness come and go. But right now the finger has stopped and all that is hanging in is the spasticity.

    Anybody?
    Would that even be considered a flare?
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    #2
    Hi cali1892,

    I personally would not consider it an exacerbation, for myself. However, you are not me

    If you are concerned please contact your Neurologist.
    Diagnosed 1984
    “Lightworkers aren’t here to avoid the darkness…they are here to transform the darkness through the illuminating power of love.” Muses from a mystic

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      #3
      I'm just the opposite. I tend to believe that any unusual symptom could be MS. Since MS affects the brain, and our brains control everything, it is a possibility. Of course, I also don't assume that. Other things need to be ruled out first.

      ~ Faith
      ~ Faith
      MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
      (now a Mimibug)

      Symptoms began in JAN02
      - Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
      - In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08      .
      - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
      - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.

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        #4
        Hi Cali1892,

        Sounds like this might be a relapse, although that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be treated with steroids. Here are some links for you:
        http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Tre...aging-Relapses
        http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Tre...pses#section-2

        I recommend talking to your neurologist.

        Take care,
        Kimba

        “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ― Max Planck

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