MILLSC
06-17-2006, 03:01 PM
hi everyone...
I have been having weird symptoms for almost a year and still can't be diagnosed.
First episode was July '05 with high heartrate, palpitations, fatigue and orthostatic hypotension. I went through a full cardiac workup (normal); thyroid (normal except positive antibodies); rheumatology (normal); and kidney (normal). This episode lasted for about a month then gradually subsided. I was fine and felt normal for the next 3-4 months then started having muscle twitches, all over and random pains that would occur everywhere but last only for a few secs, strange buzzing or vibrating sensations all over and chills that felt like they were in my head . I went to a neuro who did brain MRI(one 4mm lesion) ;EMG (normal). He said "possible MS" but also maybe a virus??
Again, symptoms subsided although I continued to have small twitches everyday until now. About 2 weeks ago I awoke with a very bad low back pain that evolved into a full blown spasm and very stiff muscles at night and a need to constantly stretch to alleviate the discomfort. I'm also very tired- to the point that I need to nap everyday. This is SO not me.
2 days ago, I awoke with a feeling of heaviness in my right shoulder, it progressed to tremors that move to my hand.
I try not to be, but I'm scared. More so of the unknown than anything else. If anyone could offer any insight, please do. I'll be greatly appreciative.
Millsc
I have been having weird symptoms for almost a year and still can't be diagnosed.
First episode was July '05 with high heartrate, palpitations, fatigue and orthostatic hypotension. I went through a full cardiac workup (normal); thyroid (normal except positive antibodies); rheumatology (normal); and kidney (normal). This episode lasted for about a month then gradually subsided. I was fine and felt normal for the next 3-4 months then started having muscle twitches, all over and random pains that would occur everywhere but last only for a few secs, strange buzzing or vibrating sensations all over and chills that felt like they were in my head . I went to a neuro who did brain MRI(one 4mm lesion) ;EMG (normal). He said "possible MS" but also maybe a virus??
Again, symptoms subsided although I continued to have small twitches everyday until now. About 2 weeks ago I awoke with a very bad low back pain that evolved into a full blown spasm and very stiff muscles at night and a need to constantly stretch to alleviate the discomfort. I'm also very tired- to the point that I need to nap everyday. This is SO not me.
2 days ago, I awoke with a feeling of heaviness in my right shoulder, it progressed to tremors that move to my hand.
I try not to be, but I'm scared. More so of the unknown than anything else. If anyone could offer any insight, please do. I'll be greatly appreciative.
Millsc