July 12, 2021 - This is Definitely a Relapse

Monday, July 12th, 2021

My 2nd episode.
Woke up fine. Within minutes noticed my leg was super weak. My arm was super weak. I couldn't walk On my right leg I couldn't lift my right arm above my head without extra strain. I also experienced facial numbness. The weakness lasted 3 and 1/2 hours. I was finally able to walk and able to lift my arm above my head but my arm and my leg were still extremely weak.

Tuesday

I woke up and my right side is still incredibly weak and I'm still experiencing facial numbness. It is not like Monday morning though.

Wednesday

Seen my primary doctor ad he ordered blood tests, a urine sample to rule out infection, and an MRI. I am getting really tired and weak if I stand too long and I can barely write my name..

I am taking this day to rest. I am very tired and weak.

Friday

I can't believe it but I am even weaker than yesterday. If this gets worse then I may need to go to the hospital.

Saturday

I'm worse today but I can't go to the hospital today. I have to wait until tomorrow. I wot go to the one here in town unless I dying. I will get much better treatment up north.

Sunday

I made it to the hospital. They did an MRI and discovered a Major flare measuring 5 X 2 cm.

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