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I seem to have most all symptoms of MS but no doctor will even look into it.

I'm not sure where to begin.  I have dealt with debilitating, bone tiring exhaustion for years.  In the 6 months to a year, I have noticed having a hard time getting words out sometimes, stuttering and stammering trying to say the right thing, tingling and numbness down my arms and into my hands and fingers.  The outside of my right leg has been numb and tingly for about the last 4 years or so.  I've had an MRI on my neck and there is a tiny bit of narrowing but not enough to where it should be causing this much of an issue with my arms and hands.  I have such a problem with heat especially when taking a shower.  I will alot of times have to sit down or lay down after my shower to catch my breath and get some strength back. Just walking through the store my legs get so wobbly and weak and i have a heard time doing it.  I get alot headaches.  More than i ever used to .  I have been having issues the last few weeks with when i speak or eat my jaw and neck muscles are so weak and tired and sore it is hard to eat or talk.  i have issues at times to being able to stop myself from peeing a little when i have a full bladder.  Like i have no control.  I have dealt with depression for many many years,but it has seemed to get worse in the last couple of years.  There are days where i just cannot force myself to get out of bed.  
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987762 tn?1671273328
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Hi and welcome,

There would have to be a reason behind doctors not assessing you for a medical causation of these issues, It's definitely possible your main issues are related to your history of depression, but depression doesn't give anyone immunity to illness or disease...

Depression is highly associated with fatigue and high levels of fatigue and depression will additionally lead you to be less interested in being physically activity, inactivity or deconditioning is suppose to be the most common cause of muscle weakness.

If you've been experiencing a prolonged period or periods of depression and it's associated fatigue, it will often additionally cause dietary issues, which can also cause add on fatigue, weakness and sensory issues eg anemia, hypoglycemia, obesity, vit B deficiencies, viral infections etc etc

There are far too many unanswered questions that I couldn't even guess if your symptoms are potentially a neurological condition like MS or not, there are so many much more common explanations for these types of symptoms, mental health only being one of them, so please keep in mind that whilst it seem like you have all the symptoms of MS, it's honestly more likely to be something else entirely.

Have you had any blood tests, neuro exam etc or even been give any type of explanation for what your experiencing?

Hope that helps........JJ  
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5265383 tn?1669040108
(((Hugs))).  I'm assuming you've seen a neurologist.  What is is/her plan?  Will you go back in six months?

I would recommend a mental health referral. Depression is no picnic and it would be something treatable.  Psychiatrists are also physicians and can actually be very helpful in the diagnostic process.  Either that, or see a counsellor who specializes in chronic illness,

Have you had a good deal of basic blood work,plus an assessment for nutritional deficiencies?  Have you had a sleep study done?  Sleep deprivation can cause a myriad of neurological so including ones you describe.

I get weakness in my face and palate, and at those times I have to bump my CPAP level up even higher.

I have more reccomendations, but first want to hear what the neurologist's plan is so far, and what test results have come back.

(((Hugs)))
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