post viral? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

flutieflake99 · 12-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Hi all,

I had a very bad cold for a week. A week later I got burning paresthesia in both feet for a few hours. The next day I had paresthesia in random areas, along with stabbing sharp pains. These pains are the main concern, and are all over, but especially in the legs. I have also been getting muscle cramps and muscle pain the past two weeks, and very abrupt leg and arm jerks (but always just one, never like fasciculations). I saw a neurologist, and all neuro testing was fine. No signs of anything sinister, though i am still going to get an MRI to be safe (can't get in until january). The neuro Dx was a that it was all a result of a virus, and should clear in a few months. Is this possible, for a virus to get into your spinal cord/cortex and cause these odd sensory problems. I'm on Neurontin for the pain and paresthesia. Anyone else have a post viral experience or advice? I'm still worried somewhat that MS could present like this.

MSJayhawk · 12-03-2008, 05:00 PM

I think that you should not worry too much. You have been checked by a neurologist and you have a MRI scheduled. I know that after I have been ill with a bad cold, etc., it is difficult to get back to "normal". You are taking the right recautions, so for now- Relax! You are in good shape.

Sure the pain may be there, but you can try heat or cold for the pain. My nerve pain in my legs has been resolved with a heating pad. Nerve pain in my head has responded to acupressure and cold compresses.

flutieflake99 · 12-03-2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the advice MSJayhawk!