A Deflating Relapse

Today I went to the emergency room. I called my MS specialist and told the nurse that I thought I was having a relapse, who then relayed a message to my MS specialist. They told me that I needed to rule out an infection. I had an appointment today at the gyno so I asked them to test for a bladder infection or a UTI. I don't usually get bladder infections or UTIs but I figured it wouldn't hurt to check. It came up normal. 😔 I know that means I relapsed so I decided to go to the ER because they can give me prednisone. My last infusion was in April 2022. I should be okay since it's only been 4.5 months and these infusions should keep me safe for 6 months. However, several days ago I woke up feeling something was off. This all started on August 27th with hand weakness and trouble speaking out loud. On August 28th, the sensation in my right hand was off and weirdly numb.

Currently, I am having a hard time staying focused on my school assignments. So, I have been reading out loud to help but I am stumbling over words. I am also having a hard time pronouncing words. Words that I have used millions of times. Over the last few days, these symptoms have gotten worse. I now have a hard time getting words out. I have difficulty talking. My tongue feels swollen, and it's difficult to speak. My right hand and arm are very clumsy and weak. This upsets me. How many times is MS going to affect my right side before I am completely unable to use it? I already have a difficult time writing.

They are prescribing me an IV solu-Medrol of 1000 mg daily for 5 days. They want to admit me for 3 days and then re-assess.

I really believed the Ritxan was working so I am feeling very deflated. The only thing I can do is reach out to my MS Specialist to see what is next. This sucks.

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