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I am having severe pain in my legs, ankles and feet! Is my MS causing this?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Woodstock, GA

I was diagnosed with MS in 2002 and I've taken several medications like copaxone and tecfidera for years. I haven't been taking either one of them for many years now. Suddenly I am having severe pain in both legs, ankles and feet! Do you think this is related to MS?

May 2
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MyMSTeam

Yes, leg, ankle, and foot pain can absolutely be related to MS. Since you've been living with MS since 2002, your nervous system has had years of potential changes happening quietly in the background — even when symptoms seem manageable.

MS damages the protective myelin coating around nerves, which can cause mixed-up Show Full Answer

Yes, leg, ankle, and foot pain can absolutely be related to MS. Since you've been living with MS since 2002, your nervous system has had years of potential changes happening quietly in the background — even when symptoms seem manageable.

MS damages the protective myelin coating around nerves, which can cause mixed-up signals between your brain and body. This can result in sensations like:

- Burning or stabbing pain
- Pins and needles
- Tingling or pressure
- Muscle spasms or cramps Not being on a disease-modifying therapy for an extended period may also be a factor worth discussing with your neurologist, as MS can continue progressing without treatment.

It's really important to contact your doctor soon about this new or worsening pain. They can help figure out the exact cause and explore pain management options, which might include medications like gabapentin or Lyrica, physical therapy, or other approaches.

Please don't wait on this one — severe pain deserves prompt attention! 💙

May 2
A MyMSTeam Member

Hello @A MyMSTeam Member 👋 yes, I have awful pain in feet, legs and more recently ankles. MS nurse says it’s nerve pain. My feet burn, I have what feel like tightening bands around ankles and intense pins and needles in legs (right side is worse). As your pains have started suddenly speak to your neurologist. Take care 💜

May 3
A MyMSTeam Member

I do if I'm walking on hard floors without shoes.

May 3

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