Do I have MS? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

pritt · 04-12-2005, 05:11 PM

I had a MRI in 2002 for migrane headaches, all clear but the doc told me that I have a few white spots in the brain area that is normally seen with MS.He did the office tests which I passed and told me if any more symptons arise to go back,well for the last 4 months I have been getting double vision,I would say it has happened about 6 times, the last time when I was mowing the lawn, I had to stop as I really couldnt focus.I know I should go back but am scared to,could this be more symptons of MS?

Jewel2 · 04-12-2005, 05:33 PM

Hello and welcome!

It sounds like you already know that you need to check things out with your doctor, but your fear is getting in the way. Personally, I think the unknown is more frightening.

To answer your question, yes, double vision can be a symptom of MS. In fact, optic neuritis is the most common presenting symptom. I say this not to frighten you, but to encourage you to get checked out.

Actually, I think it is encouraging that for three years after your MRI showed some possible signs of MS you didn't have symptoms. A lot of people have terrible symptoms and nothing shows on their MRIs. Hold on to the hope that if you do have MS, it will be a mild course.

Please make an appt. so you can know for sure what you're dealing with. And be encouraged that a lot of people lead fairly normal lives with an MS diagnosis.

Best wishes,
Julie

pritt · 04-12-2005, 05:42 PM

Thanks Julie,I know I should and I will if the vision thing keeps happening.Do you have MS?

Jewel2 · 04-12-2005, 05:56 PM

No, my daughter has aggressive MS and my mother has mild MS. I see both ends of the spectrum between the two.

By the way, if you are dealing with ON, it responds well to steroid treatment. Most MS symptoms will eventually remit on their own, but it can be A LOT faster with intervention.

Take care,
Julie

pussnkatz · 04-13-2005, 05:48 PM

Wow I thought I was going crazy , I had an L.P. and they found protien in the fluid. I have left foot foot drop. I have numbness in my left leg and foot and in both arms and hands. I have lots of problems walking because I weave and stagger. Four Doctors think I have M.S. but nobody will confirm it. They all just say lets do more MRI's and tests.I can Totaly relate to you.