I understand Debbie. I have symptoms that come and go, but have never had as bad a flare as my first one. I felt horrible for months, was entirely numb from my rib cage to my foot on the left side, and could barely walk. So I guess I compare all of my symptoms to that. For the past few days, I have experienced a new weird (sensory) feeling on my chin - kind of painful and tingling. But I don't think of it as a flare.
Hope you continue to improve.