Welcome to our family. you don't even have to behave here!!!! I agree with the others. I feel better when I can go to the Y. The silver sneakers aqua classes really help. It is surprising how many younger people you may find in there. I used to walk in the mall. My husband would make several laps as I made my one. Or at times it wasn't even one. I remember how happy it was when I could go from one end to the other, wasn't able to go back to the beginning but I was finally able to make it to one end! Make small goals and allow yourself those days when you can't do as well as the day before.

Hi and welcome! I wish I knew what was permanent and what isn't. The pains I know are permanent, though I don't hurt every day. But I'm not sure about lead legs. I lived practically lead-leg-free for two years after a 6 mo course of solumedrol, now its back with a vengeance! Both legs and arms too.

The standard rule of thumb for a relapse is unrelenting symtems lasting three days or more. If it keeps up you may need a trip to the neuro, and some steriods.

Good luck, and hope your dx is soon.