Could It Be.......... - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

HIS ANGEL · 01-18-2004, 01:44 PM

Hello All,

I am a 32yo female, history of Autoimmune Disease in myself and my family. I have had hypothyroidism since age 11, just recently had an antibody test done that came back high. So, I have read that when you have one autoimmune condition it is possiable to have others, So could I have MS?

Thyroid problem is under control. All levels are good there. I seem to have unresolved symptoms that my endo does not think are related to the hypo. Some of the problems that I still have are, HORRIFIC fatigue, tiredness, I seem to be off balance (I find myself walking like a drunk, I stumble and trip all the time,) I drop things and some times I find that when I do have ahold of something it's like when I want to let go of it, I wont, I also have pins and needles feelings in my hands and arms. I also have had an "electric shock" in my eye, I have never had any kind of problems with my eyes, now I find that I have a hard time seeimg at night and I have floaters in both eyes.

I also have no memory anymore. If I am talking to someone I will forget mid-sentence what I was talking about. Some times I will get an itch that feels like It is under my skin, this is mostly in my legs. No matter how much I scratch, it does no good. I have had my PCP test for anemia, he said I am not. I do have low Vitamin B-12. I have read that this might be associated with MS.

My father had MS. He passed away when I was 11, so I did not get to see how this Disease progresses. Any help that you can provide would be great.
THANK YOU

Mom_of_two · 01-18-2004, 04:59 PM

I'm assuming you have told your doctor about all of these symptoms? If not, then you should, then he should refer you to a neurologist. MRI and possibly a lumbar puncture would be needed to give you any kind of an answer, as well as plenty of blood work to rule out any other problems it might be.

Good luck and God bless!

HIS ANGEL · 01-18-2004, 08:22 PM

Yes I did tell my PCP about these symptoms, all he had to say was that it was depression and that I need antidepressants. I am so sick of Dr.'s pushing antidepressants for everything. It really must make there job alot easier. He told me the same when I wanted him to test me for anemia, although he did the test and he said that I am not anemic. And I am sick of them telling us this is all in our heads. I know it's not in my head when I go into town and when I get there I don't know why I am there, or when I try to get out of bed in the morning and can hardly walk. I wish these Dr.'s could live one day in our shoes.

Sorry I just needed to vent a little. I would also like to add that I am very short tempered lately, moody, moody, moody. Thanks for letting me vent.

SapphireSky · 01-22-2004, 11:54 PM

Go see another physician.....I am surprised with a close family history of MS, that your doctor is not pursuing something other than depression (yes, I know that MS is not considered genetic, but there is a lot of evidence that sometimes it seems to run in families)!

Good Luck!!!!

Mom_of_two · 01-23-2004, 09:24 AM

Vent anytime! It helps, I know I have done my own share of venting here.

Yes, so many doctors push the antidepressants instead of trying to get to the root of the problem. I've been there, done that. It's very frustrating! But keep on trucking along, and don't ever give up. Sooner or later (hopefully sooner), you'll find someone who will listen and take your symptoms seriously. Continuing to wish you the best of luck! God bless.