Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
All Resources Treatments A-Z Personal Assistant Help Center Crisis
Powered By
Real members of MyMSTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Flare vs relapse

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Columbus, OH

What exactly does it mean when folks say they are having a flare?

May 11, 2015
 · 
Reactions
A MyMSTeam Member

So that's my question- do people mean a relapse when they say "flare"?

May 12, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

to me - it means hell and it lasts a long time

May 12, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I think they mean like a spell. When something acts up. like i had a flare this am with tremors that lasted 20 min.

May 11, 2015

Related Questions

View All

Relapse vs flare

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Summerdale, AL
March 2

When do you need a MRI

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Salt Lake City, UT
March 24, 2016

Pseudo flare

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alberta, canada
September 3

8 Symptoms of MS Relapse: How To Know if You’re Having a Flare
What Do MS Flare-Ups Feel and Look Like?
How Long Does an MS Relapse Last?