Kami, I have heard that as well. That C-Spine injuries can cause sx's closely related to MS sx's. I was also surprised that the C-spine affects the legs. So, if you get weakness in the legs, what is it from? MS, or neck? That has to be frustrating, especially not being able to get an MRI.

FFM, yes, stress is a major factor in MS relapses! It can definately bring on flares and psuedo's. When I get even the slightest bit stressed, my hands go wacky big time! and it also brings on my clonus, and myloclonus in my leg. I have a rather large "black hole" (2 CM) I got at onset in 1993, that I can blame for all that!

Also, at the time of my onset I was in EMT school. We were in the stage where we had to lift 180lbs mannikins (sp?) up and down stairs on stetchers. I KNOW that is was brought mine on. THAT is major stress for a 5'2", 100 girl!