Just starting the MS diagnosis path... - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

celticgrl · 08-30-2008, 10:22 PM

I am a 28 year old female who has MS in her family. I first really started to notice symptoms about a year or two ago (longer though if I think about it). I also had herniated discs which caused me to dismiss these symptoms. I did go and see a neurologist in January of this year who sent me for a Evoked Potential Test and an MRI.
I went for my EPT and had to cancel my MRI due to circumstances beyond my controll. Then before I could reschedule my MRI I was called in to have my surgery for the herniated discs. That was in June of this year. So now that I am 3 months past my recovery I thought that I should reschedule my MRI and contact my Neurologist with regards to the MS diagnosis. But to my shock she has left and moved to another province. So now what???
I would like to list my symptoms and see what you all think!
1) Tremor in right hand and foot (when pushing on gas peddle my foot goes crazy). Not upon rest but when doing things.
2) numbness and tingling in arm, leg, side and head. Not all along these but in spots.
3) Tingling along bra line, still there when not wearing a bra.
4) Confused thoughts. Just feel less sharp than usual.
5) Heat sensitivity. I find these symptoms get worse when exposed to heat.

If you could let me know what you think I would greatly appreciate it!

Thank you all in advance.
Tiffaney

Nenu · 08-31-2008, 01:14 AM

Welcome Tiffaney!

Sorry that a possibility of Multiple Sclerosis has brought you this way, but you will find a lot of support here, so don't fret!

The symptoms you mention do sound like ones that are found with MS, but those same symptoms can be found in a number of conditions.

Since you mention a family history of MS, certainly now you'll need to be diligent about finding a new neurologist and getting that MRI done. Generally that's the first step in the process. As far as finding a neurologist in your area, it may not be a bad idea to contact your family doctor to ask them if they have any idea of good neurologists, specifically in the area of MS. Not all neurologists are as keen as others are when it comes to looking for and diagnosing MS. Trust me on this one

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Sometimes neuros are also in the yellow or white pages of a phone book. Might be worth checking into. You can call and ask some questions about their practices to get a better idea.

Just stay proactive about getting your answers. And keep in touch here and let us know how things progress for you.

celticgrl · 08-31-2008, 01:35 AM

Thank you for your input and suggestions!
I went to a local medical clinic as my family doctor has just recently moved as well...seems to be a trend, lol. Anyhow, the medi-centre doc is going to send me to UBC to see a neurologist (apparently they deal with people faster than most?)
I was just really surprised and let down that no one advised me as to my neuro moving away or where my file has gone to? Not very impressed. I would like to know what my EPT showed.
Thanks again, I will be diligent with getting this figured out. I have to!
I figured once I had my surgery done that all of these symptoms would go away. I guess not all of my symptoms were related to my back

Oh well, that is how things go I guess.
I will keep you posted on what happens.
Tiffaney

Bearygood · 08-31-2008, 07:17 AM

Hi, Tiffaney. I think that youi're doing the correct thing by finally getting that MRI and wanted to wish you luck. I look forward to seeing your update.

flowerpopgirl · 09-21-2008, 04:22 AM

I am not sure if I have ms, but friends have told me I have all the symptoms, I get shakes numbness forgetfullness picking up things without relising they are hot, drop things, loss of speech, forgetting what I say. I also suffer with osteoarthities in all of my joints from feet to head, I also suffer with calpnol tunnel.
I was rushed into hospital but this silly nurse said the shakes were panick attacks after becoming good friends with lady on ward, she became concerned when I was having shakes while asleep. the worst is forgetting what you say and the numbness at night, thats when the numbness appears. it can take 2 3 hours just to write a simple letter, these symptoms have been appearing over years.
I am seeing a general surgeon in october and I am also going to pain clinic on 3 october