Relapsing-remitting

Brain with legions vs. brain without

85% or people with Multiple Sclerosis have the Relapsing-remititng course of MS. (Relapsing-remitting MS is often called RRMS.) With RRMS the symptoms come faster.  Because of this there can be more damage to the myelin and therefore there may be more lesions on the brain and spinal cord. Relapsing-remitting MS is when there is a period of repair and recovery after an attack, or relapse.  During times of remission symptoms get better.   Although remission can be a relief it does not mean that the person is completely back to normal. There are usually lasting side effects from the attacks.  As in the case of my mom, she lost feeling in her legs during the initial attack. Over the past 3 years she has been in remission.  Over time she slowly regained feeling starting at the top of her legs and working down to her feet.  During remission she has regained almost all of the feeling in her legs and feet but she can still feel the numbness between her toes.  She said it does not hurt, but is annoying and is a constant reminder of how blessed she was to regain most of the feeling in her legs and feet.