Generally speaking, the effects of multiple sclerosis flare ups are not predictable. This is because the presentation of the disease varies in different patients. Not surprisingly, MS flare ups affect different people in different ways.

In some patients, multiple sclerosis flare ups are immensely debilitating. They essentially result in the disability of the MS patient. He or she is unable to function as would previously have been possible. Any work or regular activity thus has to be put on the back-burner. In addition, there is no guarantee that, later, the parent will experience remission of the symptoms. For those patients whose symptoms do go into remission, it is possible that they will only regain part of their previous function or ability. Thus, in many cases, MS flare ups lead progressively towards increased disability.

As mentioned above, the progression of MS is unique to each patient. In some individuals, flare ups …