Questions concerning Multiple Sclerosis symptoms?!
Question: Questions concerning Multiple Sclerosis symptoms!?
I have had a slew of symptoms within the last several months that I would like to compare to someone who has had or knows someone with MS!. I didn't become worried until last Sunday (Sept!. 7) when I had vertigo early in the morning until Monday!. I was nauseous all day and then the vertigo changed to dizziness which I still have!. I had a case where I had pain below my nose that felt like a shooting electric bolt!. This lasted for one week and then went away!. I ruled out dental issues and my teeth are not that sensitive!. For the past few weeks I have had slight eye orbital pain, but if I am not in bright light it is better!. I have also had a weird light fluctuating in my central vision!. Yes, I have been to my GP and she said to wait a week to see if my dizziness has stopped!. I have had bouts of eye pain, double vision and fatigue a few months back!. Right now my major complaints is the incoordination, dizziness and fatigue (Oh and feeling like my right arm is not even there! It falls asleep all night!.) My question is, are these symptoms you have had to deal with!? I feel like I am a hypochondriac!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Hello!.!.
I understand the hypochondriac feeling ! My Dr Poo Pooed me for years !
Vertigo was my first symptom !.It seemed to last FOREVER ! the nausea lasted 2 weeks then for a full year after if a fluorescent bulb flickered or something moved quickly across my line of site, I would simply fall over !
Yes your symptoms do sound like MS, BUT then also sound similar to migraines!.
Keep in touch with your Dr, if the symptoms don't clear up, have him refer you to a Neurologist for additional testing!.
Just don't panic( yeah I know easy for me to say) but I have been there!.Life with MS is very manageable ! I have had MS for many years ! I am 50, still work full time spend lots of time with my kids and grand kids I lead a very normal life!. !Www@Answer-Health@Com
I understand the hypochondriac feeling ! My Dr Poo Pooed me for years !
Vertigo was my first symptom !.It seemed to last FOREVER ! the nausea lasted 2 weeks then for a full year after if a fluorescent bulb flickered or something moved quickly across my line of site, I would simply fall over !
Yes your symptoms do sound like MS, BUT then also sound similar to migraines!.
Keep in touch with your Dr, if the symptoms don't clear up, have him refer you to a Neurologist for additional testing!.
Just don't panic( yeah I know easy for me to say) but I have been there!.Life with MS is very manageable ! I have had MS for many years ! I am 50, still work full time spend lots of time with my kids and grand kids I lead a very normal life!. !Www@Answer-Health@Com
The best advice I have is to have great communication with your GP neurologist! I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with this, but it makes me want to hug my GP and neuro for being so great!.
There are many symptoms of MS, but visual changes (blurred vision, color distortion, or sudden blindness in one eye) are often the first ones people notice!.
Other common symptoms:
Fatigue, Numbness, Gait/Balance/Coordination Problems, Bladder Dysfunction (infections, retention, spasms), Constipation, Dizziness/Vertigo, Sexual Dysfunction (erectile dysfunction for men, decreased lubrication and sensitivity for women), Pain, Cognitive Function (decreased concentration, attention deficit, memory loss), Emotional Changes, Depression, Spasticity
Less common:
Speech Disorders (problems articulating), Swallowing Problems, Headache, Hearing Loss, Seizures/Tremor, Breathing Problems, Itching
Because the symptoms have a broad range and are often subtle, MS may not be diagnosed for months or years after the onset of symptoms!. A good neurologist will run tests to look for MS as well as to rule out other possible causes before making a diagnosis of MS!.
Some diagnostic tests used are:
*Blood work - look for Vit B12 deficiency and Lyme disease markers
*MRI scans with intravenous gadolinium - identify and date lesions (plaques) in the brain!. Newer lesions show up brighter!.
*Evoked potentials - hearing, vision, and motor impulses are tested to see if they move normally or too slow!.
*Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) - cerebro-spinal fluid is tested to identify cells that suggest MS!. Can also be used to differentiate from Lyme disease!.
For a definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, at least two separate symptomatic events or changes on MRI and a physical indicator (i!.e!. change in the central nervous system) must occur!. You have a history of symptoms, now you need to have the diagnostic tests!. Be assertive with your GP if you need to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are many symptoms of MS, but visual changes (blurred vision, color distortion, or sudden blindness in one eye) are often the first ones people notice!.
Other common symptoms:
Fatigue, Numbness, Gait/Balance/Coordination Problems, Bladder Dysfunction (infections, retention, spasms), Constipation, Dizziness/Vertigo, Sexual Dysfunction (erectile dysfunction for men, decreased lubrication and sensitivity for women), Pain, Cognitive Function (decreased concentration, attention deficit, memory loss), Emotional Changes, Depression, Spasticity
Less common:
Speech Disorders (problems articulating), Swallowing Problems, Headache, Hearing Loss, Seizures/Tremor, Breathing Problems, Itching
Because the symptoms have a broad range and are often subtle, MS may not be diagnosed for months or years after the onset of symptoms!. A good neurologist will run tests to look for MS as well as to rule out other possible causes before making a diagnosis of MS!.
Some diagnostic tests used are:
*Blood work - look for Vit B12 deficiency and Lyme disease markers
*MRI scans with intravenous gadolinium - identify and date lesions (plaques) in the brain!. Newer lesions show up brighter!.
*Evoked potentials - hearing, vision, and motor impulses are tested to see if they move normally or too slow!.
*Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) - cerebro-spinal fluid is tested to identify cells that suggest MS!. Can also be used to differentiate from Lyme disease!.
For a definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, at least two separate symptomatic events or changes on MRI and a physical indicator (i!.e!. change in the central nervous system) must occur!. You have a history of symptoms, now you need to have the diagnostic tests!. Be assertive with your GP if you need to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com