Punk, I'm in a major relaspse. Dx MS 2-08 rr - My pain is a bit better at the moment so coming in on your post. I am a major stress person when normal, however, since 12-07 I have had more major stress put on me. I do mean major. What I have taken non reated to MS would have put most in the psy ward. It has been he**. Before this relapse I had the same or near sx as you and responded much the same due to I think stress. You must get help. IMO xanex or sim. Since u are not use to them I think it will help. I have been on xanex for years so does not help me too much unless I exceed dose and my reg is as high. I do not think I would be progressing as fast nor in this major relapse if I could have got the stress down. You wanted to know how bad it can get see my recent posts. I think stress can do anything to MS. Much more then where I am at now. Don'k risk it. Get help - sorry too ill to sp ck...