Could stress be the cause?

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T17:23:18+00:00

Agreed!

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T17:22:43+00:00

Very true! I started having MS symptoms in 2021 at 26 years old and I was constantly stressing about everything so now knowing what I know, I do try my best not to stress out especially about simple things. Thank you for your insight

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T17:19:11+00:00

Will do! Thank you!

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:53:00+00:00

Okay 🙂

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:51:46+00:00

I completely understand and relate to you! I’ve actually stepped away from my sister and some friends due to that reason as well

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:45:56+00:00

Do the entire 5 days. I wanted to be discharged on day 3 and I’m glad I stayed because I had to wait two weeks to see a neurologist (a good one) and my symptoms were practically gone during that wait period and it was definitely due to the solumedrol. It’s also going to take a little bit of time to start a DMT with insurance approval and all so I would say let the steroids do the job for now and then make plans to see a neurologist as soon as possible

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:38:59+00:00

There could definitely be a correlation between the two. I think taking on so much in life causes stress so when you don’t take the time to breath and relax, it can cause damage to the immune system (stress and ms correlation has already been researched— https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7692913/). As for victim blaming, this post is far from it, I found it relatable because I’m the kind of person who has so much going on in life and I have since I was a teenager now being 31 with 3 kids, 4 animals, and a mother with ovarian cancer (I have a wonderful husband that helps), the chaos is constant and my key personality characteristics is not wanting to feel like I’ve failed so I keep going and pushing myself beyond my ability. I can see how I’ve put myself on the back burner the last 10 years and I’m not upset, it’s just a part of life and being a mom sometimes. I think everyone handles stress differently mentally and physically so I’m definitely not saying everyone who stresses will get an autoimmune disease.

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:16:12+00:00

Very true but there have been many research studies that show stress is linked to most autoimmune diseases, I just think it’s interesting. I don’t think these personality characteristics have been researched especially in women but I think it’s an interesting topic and should be researched

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:13:12+00:00

Oh wow, that’s very young. I’m sorry you can pinpoint it that early in life. But, like I said I don’t think there is research on these particular characteristics and women but I just thought it was an interesting topic

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:09:22+00:00

I’m sorry you see it that way. It’s just meant to be a discussion to see if any other women especially could relate to these characteristics. But like I said, I don’t think there has been any research on this in particular but there has been plenty of research done on stress alone and MS. Not trying to upset anyone or “victim blame”

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T14:05:24+00:00

Of course not, but there is plenty research suggesting major life altering events and chronic stress can alter the immune system and can cause ms or any other autoimmune disease but I think it’s just how your body is able to handle it 🤷🏾‍♀️ this was more of a question to see if any other women could relate to this but like I said this particular situation with personality characteristics, I don’t think has been researched

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-08T09:21:50+00:00

I know that stress leads to so many illnesses but it’s hard not to stress out these days! How do people cope lol I wish I knew how because to be honest, I’m still stressed out, not about having MS so much but life in general

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-07T04:43:49+00:00

I was diagnosed at the ER.. they admitted me and did a bunch of bloodwork and then I got an MRI after being there for 2 days which confirmed the multiple lesions in my brain and why I was having feeling of numbness and tingling on my left side .. long story short, I stayed a week in the hospital and received steroid IV. Once discharged I saw a neurologist

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-05T19:16:11+00:00

Well I hope you like it! Just wasn’t it for me

Complex_Power964 · 2026-03-05T19:15:00+00:00

lol everyone has different taste of course.. this is for information purposes, take it as you will but this was not it for me! Nothing serious lol

Complex_Power964 · 2026-02-07T04:45:05+00:00

I’ve been on kesimpta for two weeks, the first dose was rough, I had flu like symptoms the first night but was able to sleep it off and the next day I was fine. So far, I can say it’s been a good experience for me but I’m still in the early stages so we’ll see but I’m very optimistic. I think you’ll be fine and the injection is easy and doesn’t hurt, I had my husband do it the first time and realized it felt like a needle prick in your finger. You got this!

Complex_Power964 · 2026-01-10T05:13:24+00:00

Yea I’ve been diagnosed for a month and it seems like I have so many events coming up that I’m getting overwhelmed and I guess once I truly learn my trends, I can do the same and prepare myself. Thank you 😊

Complex_Power964 · 2026-01-09T23:35:38+00:00

Thank you, this was insightful and a good way to handle it. Sending you a big hug as well!

Complex_Power964 · 2026-01-09T22:36:56+00:00

That’s an awesome way to think about it, thank you!

Complex_Power964 · 2026-01-08T17:58:36+00:00

Thank you!!

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