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A member asked:

I am a person with ms. i have recently recieved the flu shot 2 weeks ago and have just 2 days ago been diagnosed with focal dystonia. ms related?

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A few comments: Are you taking a medication to control your ms, as you do not list such? Glad you had a flu shot, as a viral infection can promote a relapse. A focal dystonia can clearly be due to localized ms inflammation, and this could be relapse, and should be treated asap. Trust you have a neurologist who specializes in ms, so get this fully addressed. Lastly, consider tysabri (natalizumab) or gilenya, and vit d.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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