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Knowing when a flare-up crosses the line into "ER territory" can be really stressful. Most relapses don't require a hospital visit, but some symptoms are serious enough that getting emergency care quickly really matters.

Head to the ER right away if any of these come on suddenly:

- Sudden weakness, especially on one side Show Full Answer

Knowing when a flare-up crosses the line into "ER territory" can be really stressful. Most relapses don't require a hospital visit, but some symptoms are serious enough that getting emergency care quickly really matters.

Head to the ER right away if any of these come on suddenly:

- Sudden weakness, especially on one side of the body
- Vision problems, particularly in one eye
- Confusion or slurred speech
- Severe headache
- Difficulty staying awake
- Inability to walk or maintain balance
- Disabling pain
- Bladder problems A relapse is generally considered serious enough for hospital treatment if it's stopping you from eating, drinking, caring for yourself, or walking.

As one MyMSTeam member shared, after experiencing paralysis and spasticity where their legs simply stopped working, they ended up hospitalized. Another described progressively worsening vertigo that eventually left them too weak to walk — that's when they were admitted.

If possible, always try to contact your neurologist before heading to the ER, as an unnecessary trip can be costly and time-consuming. But when in doubt — especially with sudden, severe symptoms — don't wait.

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