YES. When I had my first attack 12 years ago, I couldn't speak without slurring, my balance was off, and I couldn't write my name either. Scared the crap out of me. Within a week it was back to normal, but I have had the same symptoms you are speaking of. It should go away, but be sure to let your neuro know. ((HUGS))

Amy

Hi Tammy, I have often had this happen, esp if tired, hot etc.
l carry a card from the ms society which explains some of the ms effects. As soon as I show the front side which has my photo (passport/licence size) they have nodded & said thats fine. Haven't needed to show reverse at all but never had an issue from then on.

Might be a good idea to contact the local ms society & see if they have that & if they don't ask them if they could laminate a credit card size card for you with the ms society logo, your picture & that you have ms. Then put on the reverse the most obvious things like - looking drunk/overdose, not being able to write, speech issues etc.
I am sure they would know what to do & even if they charge a small amount to do it (ours do it free to all ms society mbrs.)

Worth asking.
Hugs, Sue

I had illegible writing for about a fortnight. I was thinking of getting a job as doctor, it was so bad.

I would write a shopping list and nothing was recognisable.

Fortunately it passed and I haven't had a recurrence.

My handwriting has changed for the past 2 1/2 years. I have a hard time connecting my mind to the letter I'm writing when I script. All the swiggles and curves confuse me, and I get mixed up a lot in how to write the letter in script (cursive). I have been using pencil for that reason, and I don't use script anymore unless I have to sign my name. Even my name is difficult for me sometimes. The handwriting problems I have don't come and leave like others reported, my sloppy handwriting is here to stay. I use to have such beautiful handwriting also, but not anymore.

I've had something similar recently. Taking inclass essay exams. My handwriting is very bunched up and it's usually very free flowing and scrawly or "poofy" I guess. I also have trouble expressing my thoughts where I used to be able to just go like gangbusters off the top of my head.

It's like being in kindergarten and trying to manipulate one of those huge pencils (at least back in my day) that you can't even hold onto and you really have to hold onto that thing with all your might and press down so hard - that's what it has felt like for me lately.

I may be in denial of this but I'm chalking it up to writer's block and I'm planning to write 500-1,000 words per day to stay in practice of communicating my thoughts.

As usual, you guys rule. I'm going to contact the MS society & ask for a medical card. I'm going in for my Neuropsyche exam on Friday, I'll be sure to mention this.
Hugs
Tammy

good idea lorrine!! well i do this-its like lol- a brain freeze!!
it locks up- or wow hit wrong keys- fingers jerk-cant control them
very frustratin!!-hugs-