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Every strange and painful occurrence is always on my RIGHT side! I do not sleep on my right side ,and my right ear. I do not pick at my ear. It feels burned when this happens!! It happens often. It has got to be MS related.

September 6
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Members rallied around a question about the right ear turning bright red and whether it could be MS-related, with many agreeing that... Read more

Members rallied around a question about the right ear turning bright red and whether it could be MS-related, with many agreeing that nerve-related symptoms often show up on one side of the body. Several members shared their own experiences managing nerve pain with medications like Gabapentin, Baclofen, and Cymbalta, while noting that these don't always address every symptom, and one member mentioned Botox as helpful for bladder spasms. A recurring theme was the importance of communicating new or changing symptoms to your care team, while leaning on community support and humor to cope with the daily challenges of MS.

A MyMSTeam Member

It was a hot one today. For me a cool shower and a body armor helps me cool off.

September 6
A MyMSTeam Member

Maybe stress from upcoming surgery?

September 7
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I think our health teams use gabapentin as a cure-all, I take a good amount, like you Brenda, however it doesn't stop bladder spasms (Botox does though!) and my voice sounding like a frog quite often. I'm now asking for it to be increased. However my doctor is concerned about renal & depression side affects.
I'm hoping your neurologist or doctor can help you, Brenda, there must be something they can advise.
God bless
🙏👋🩺🙏

September 6
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I've never had just my ear turn red, it's usually my whole body because I'm so overheated. Takes forever to cool down.

September 6
A MyMSTeam Member

I also take Gabapentin, Cymbalta and Baclofen. On top of those I take NuCynta.

September 6

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