Debbie - My relapses lessened over time. My 1st year was spent in serial flares - one every 4-6 weeks. My second year I did better and recovered quicker. Additionally, towards the end of my 2nd year I was finally able to use my left leg much better and didn't need the cane as often. My 3rd I had a few flares, one nasty one, but most of them were after a sinus infection - possibly pseudo flares, which feel the same to me. I am now in the beginning of my 4th year so who knows what will happen this year.

I truly believe that C was the right med for me and within 18 months of being on it, things started settling down.

During the past few years, I have experienced lots of "repairs, reroutes, and rewiring." Heck, I only need my cane occasionally - off balance days and when walking longer distances. In hindsight, it is truly amazing how our bodies can fix itself like that. Give yourself some time with all of this. You'll get there.