I was once told that hormones don't effect MS symptoms. I completely disagree with this. I have more spasticity and trouble walking as well as other MS symptoms closer to my period. In fact, I never worry if I have symptoms and I'm a week away from my period.

Recently, I have come to the conclusion that I am entering peri-menopause. My hormones are changing and my body is reacting both with MS stuff (more spasticity and muscle pain) and non-MS stuff (swelling joints, PMS - which I never had before, etc.).

So, I was just wondering what some of you have experienced with your MS and hormonal changes and what has helped you. And for those who are going through the change or have gone through the change, did it effect your MS symptoms?