Sounds like a lot of sensory symptoms, as described in this website:

http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/mssymptoms.html

Spinal lesion attacks can take a LONG time to heal from, and I have found them to follow a distinct pattern for me; approx 6 weeks of escalating symptoms, followed by 6 weeks in the recovery stage. Ultimately, I count on about 3 months of major fluctuations, but then several more months (12 - 15) before I know what I have left to deal with from that attack.

Did your October attack follow a similar pattern (6 + 6)?

It sounds like there is new activity, which could be from the same (or a different) lesion. If there was 30 days between the recovery phase and these NEW symptoms, it would be considered a new attack. Sometimes it's hard to tell though, cause those attacks last so long.

I have experienced most of what you described; shock sensations, hypersensitive to touch (it can hurt ), numbness. I am very sensitive to drugs, so I haven't tried anything but Naproxen for the inflammation. Some people find neurontin helpful, and others have resorted to narcotics if it gets too bad.

How long have you been on B and how many attacks have you had while on it? It may be your body isn't favoring that particular drug.

Cherie

Kelly, it's no wonder you're feeling like you are with all the stress you have been going through. Just wanted to send some hugs your way.

Thanks, Cherie. I read the link you posted and it gave me some good information.

The symptoms seem to get better some days and then come back on others. I've gotten to the point of not really worrying about it too much - I just try to keep track of things that are unusual or that I've never experienced before. I hate to blame everything on MS but so far it's been the culprit for most of my symptoms!

I've been under a lot of stress lately so I can only imagine that has attributed to some of my problems.

Kelly,

here are some major feel betters!

Yes, stress can be a MAJOR problem for us, and definitely does stir up symptoms for me.

Try to rest as much as possible.

Cherie

Cherie,

I also found your response to this post very interesting. I don't really have the severe symptoms that Kelly describes but while substitute my legs went numb by 12 noon and I was afraid of even having to get up with my crutches.

Same pins and needles for some time there after.

Thanks for the link.

I've had the electric shock you describe, but it was in my wrist - I could touch it, and a shock would run up my arm.

For a while, both my right arm and my right leg were numb-feeling, but i could still use them. (Felt like they'd been novocained.) It's gotten a little better, but my right arm is still weak.

Now I've got spasticity in my right arm and leg, so when I use my right arm for anything strenuous, it carps out and then cramps up! At least it's just my arm.

As for what to do... I just waited it out! I learned to use my left hand for most things, as the right is unpredictable. (Except for writing - haven't figured out how to use my left hand for that yet.)

So sorry Kelly. Sending you hugs from Utah! (Okay, they're COLD hugs, but if you want a warm one, you'll have to come for a visit!!!)

Hope you get some help & answers soon.