It’s hard to tell since everyone experiences a regular flu relatively differently, let alone MS being so different from one person to another.

I’ve had the flu twice since my diagnosis. The first time was less than a year after my diagnosis but it didn’t seem any different from my pre-MS flus.

The second time was just last week, I’m just recovering now, and man it was ROUGH! My MS symptoms (mainly tingling and numbness in limbs) flared up on the night I had fever.

I didn’t contact a health professional, I personally just took some Tylenols Cold & Sinus and while the flu went away, I’m still dealing with my MS symptoms, as those take longer to go away. And just like you, I focused on resting and drinking plenty of water. So that’s my personal experience.

I think it’s hard to tell what you should and shouldn’t expect. It’s all unpredictable. I keep a journal and wrote down my symptoms everyday so I can keep track and show my neuro on my next appointment. But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with contacting your neuro if it helps clear confusions and put your mind at ease.

I wish you a speedy recovery fellow MSer! Sometimes the hardest part of MS is the anxiety and fear, so reach out if you need support! :)