Unfortunately with MS, anything is possible. Each of us are different in the way our symptoms arise, and what sets them off etc. Maybe what you're experiencing here is a pseudo-exacerbation affecting your hands.

To clarify this: according to the neuro an exacerbation is the presentation of new symptoms to a new area that was never before experienced (this indicates scarring in a new area of the brain or spinal cord).

A pseudo-exacerbation is a worsening or re-appearance of existing symptoms.

Everything else can be expected in a sense because... if you look at it... the nerve to your leg may be inflamed... scarred etc.. a symptom in the foot today... knee next week and upper thigh a month from now are probably all the same nerve bundles... now... if you eyes went, then that's an exacerbation as it is totally new area, never experienced before.

The inflammation to one area can swell, expand then recede...thats part of the process.

I hope I haven't confused you any more, but I was wondering if maybe this wasn't relevant in your present circumstances.