I too am awaiting for blood test and appt with neurologist.
My symptoms are:
double vision
droopy eyes
muscle weakness in hips after walking too much or climbing stairs
muscle weakness after 30 to 45 minutes of crocheting
ringing in ears
muscle pain in legs, arms, feet, neck and back
sacral arthritis
pain and swelling in fingers and knuckles
muscles stiffen up in lower legs
muscle spasms in toes, feet, legs,arms, back, ribs and chest
I have had pleurisy numerous times.
Swelling of neck
Nerve pain in knees
Hypothyroidism and thyroid Cancer in March of 2009
Have you been checked for Lupus or Undifferentiated connective tissue disease?
Has your B-12 and Vitamin D levels been checked?
I am currently on Methyl/Prednilisone which keeps my symptoms to tolerable levels. I am also on B-12 shots and Vitamin D.
I have also tried Methotrexate and Lyrica but had a reaction to it.
I am sorry you are having a rough time. Hope they figure it out soon.
Until your blood tests come back, it is difficult to get a firm picture of your condition. Most of your symptoms are non-descriptive, meaning that they can't be used for a differential diagnosis. The lab results will help.
Often in nonspecific neuropathy and muscle weakness along with thyroid problems and eye problems chronic infections are found that are neurotrophic (nerve cell attracted). You should probably be checked for Mycoplasma and other infections that can invade nerves and glands like the thyroid glan.
Prof. Garth Nicolson