what does everyone mean by??

[JMFLORES1978]

What do people mean when they say "flare ups"?

I've had symptoms for many years but didn't know all combined they were MS. My headaches have increased over the years. My fatigue has been ridiculous as well over the past few years. These are every day things though so what exactly are Flare Ups? Can I get some examples?

[Carol]

I replied on your other thread

[spring]

Hi

A true "MS exacerbation" is either a worsening of old/current symptoms or an appearance of a new symptom,
either of which lasts 24 hrs or more ( so I've been told; I'm certainly no medical expert).

Heat or a fever can make symptoms feel/get worse for a short time, but that is not necessarily a "flare/exacerbation". Some common symptoms of MS are : legs feeling heavy like concrete
vision problems
fatigue
weakness
bladder problems
numbness
short-term memory loss
vertigo
There are other symptoms also, and no two people w MS are alike. Some have only one of the above, some have completely different problems. I'm no doctor; only speaking from my own experience with MS since 1974.

This message board has wonderful, caring people who will answer any questions you may have. Best of luck to you.

[SNOOPY]

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has a good explaination of an exacerbation (relapse, flare-up, attack):
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/abo...ons/index.aspx