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Please- has anyone ever had chills, uncontrollable shaking and difficulty breathing prior to a Relapse? I feel so tired and sick. Thank you!

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Cherry Hill, NJ
February 8
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A MyMSTeam Member

I had chills and shaking but not breathing problems. It turned out to be a pseudo relapse brought on by a UTI

February 8
MyMSTeam

Have you experienced chills, uncontrollable shaking, and difficulty breathing before a relapse?

While MS relapses can cause many different symptoms, what you're describing sounds like it could be a pseudo-relapse or infection rather than a true relapse. Pseudo-relapses can be triggered by viral or bacterial infections Show Full Answer

Have you experienced chills, uncontrollable shaking, and difficulty breathing before a relapse?

While MS relapses can cause many different symptoms, what you're describing sounds like it could be a pseudo-relapse or infection rather than a true relapse. Pseudo-relapses can be triggered by viral or bacterial infections, which often cause chills, shaking, and fatigue.

A MyMSTeam member shared similar concerns about feeling sick with various symptoms, noting that infections can worsen MS symptoms temporarily. Another member mentioned experiencing severe symptoms including breathing difficulties during what they thought was a relapse.

Breathing problems can occur with MS, especially when there's muscle weakness in the chest and abdomen. Some people describe taking more frequent shallow breaths and struggling to take satisfying deep breaths.

However, chills and uncontrollable shaking combined with breathing difficulty could indicate an infection or other medical issue that needs immediate attention. These symptoms warrant contacting your neurologist or seeking medical care right away, especially since you're feeling so tired and sick.

Don't wait to get checked out - it's important to determine whether this is an infection, a true relapse, or something else entirely. Your doctor can help figure out what's causing these symptoms and get you the right treatment.

February 8
A MyMSTeam Member

@JeralynTruudeau Thankfully, I haven't had one since then.

February 10
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member. Utis do that..especially with age.

February 10

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