Relapse = Dr visit?

[Walle670]

Hi all.  I was diagnosed with RRMS two years ago and am on Copaxone.  I am having my first relapse and am wondering if I need to go see the neuro or if this is something I just muster through.  My symptoms, while annoying, are not debilating.  I've had tingling in my left leg on the front from knee to foot and back pain. This has been going on for about 5 days.
At what point should I get my neuro involved if at all?  Thank you all for your help and support.

[Walle670]

Update, so as I had assumed my neuro had me go in for a 3-day Solumedrol treatment; I'm now on the 15-day Prednisone taper.  My symptoms have alleviated; however still dealing with the odd sensation in my leg.  The steroids have caused more sleep deprivation than the MS.  As soon as I lay down, completely exhausted, I find my brain won't turn off.  I've resorted to taking a sleep aid which I'm not thrilled about, but it seems to be the only thing that helps; I've tried showers, baths, and soothing teas.  Oh well, this too shall pass... I just wanted to thank you for your responses.  Have a great day!  Soldier on...

[immisceo]

Monthly steroid infusions is a pretty aggressive treatment for someone who'd not had a post-diagnosis relapse yet! Treatment is voluntary at the end of the day. Doctors can make their preference known and give you the benefit of their expertise, but you're in the drivers' seat. The doctor may or may not consider symptomatic treatment options, but I'm with Shell that it's probably better to have this in your records than to soldier through.

[Walle670]

Hi.  Thanks for the reply.  I have been on Copaxone since my dx.  I was also on monthly Solumedrol treatments until last November.  I just know my neuro is going to have me go back in for infusions and I'm bummed about that.

[sllowe]

Walle,

Hi there,
You bring up a great question.  It is a good idea to contact your doctor since this is your first recognizable relapse since your diagnosis. It's simply good measure for both you and your doctor. One can always choose to muscle through relapse, but the Doc needs a good pulse check on your neurologically during attack.

Are you on a disease modifier? If so, one relapse in 2 years is good results :)
-shell