I was diagnosed with R/RMS in 1998, then un-diagnosed (long story) in 2000. In 2004, I had a major exacerbation (lost 25% of my FOV) and the neuro decided that the original dx was correct and started me on Copaxone.
In 2008, through some issues with my neuro., I found myself with an expired rx and no appointment for 5 months. To my delight, I discovered that my gluten-, soy-, and corn-free diet (suggested by a functional nutritionist) seemed to have made a real difference in my MS. My new neuro confirmed this via MRI--and I've had no new plaques since (so, no major exacerbations).
Recently, though, I've had a problem with my hands clenching. I have to lay them against a flat surface, otherwise they curl into fists. When I wake in the a.m., they are very sore from being clenched all night. My hands shake when I just try to hold my fingers out straight. I've noticed that I feel a little stiff in general, but my hands are the worst. I am very active on our farm, and I do workout videos at least 5x a week.
I do plan to contact my neuro., but was interested to hear if anyone else has had this issue.
In 2008, through some issues with my neuro., I found myself with an expired rx and no appointment for 5 months. To my delight, I discovered that my gluten-, soy-, and corn-free diet (suggested by a functional nutritionist) seemed to have made a real difference in my MS. My new neuro confirmed this via MRI--and I've had no new plaques since (so, no major exacerbations).
Recently, though, I've had a problem with my hands clenching. I have to lay them against a flat surface, otherwise they curl into fists. When I wake in the a.m., they are very sore from being clenched all night. My hands shake when I just try to hold my fingers out straight. I've noticed that I feel a little stiff in general, but my hands are the worst. I am very active on our farm, and I do workout videos at least 5x a week.
I do plan to contact my neuro., but was interested to hear if anyone else has had this issue.
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