is it ms

[leon1111]

Hi,I'm new to this,my symptoms started 7 years ago.tingling in upper arms and legs.then upper and lower,drives me mad.then tiredness started,mostly afternoons,but I'm not talking general tiredness,I feel like absolutely drained and exhausted.weakness in arms and legs then started,don't know how to explain the next one,its like I've got a belt wrapped around my ribs,sometimes painful but do get breathless with it sometimes.seeing a neurologist tomorrow but feel like a hypochondriac,back and forth to docs for the last 7 years,they kept saying restless leg syndrome,so frustrating sometimes trying to explain.tried tablets for epilepsy parkinsons among others,then they said its not rls,what's going on with me.is it ms.please help.I'm at my whits end.hardly sleeping,no help from anywhere.

[tomas2729]

Hey Leon,

What Kyle said is right on. If the nuerologist you see doesn't suggest any of these things, get a second opinion.

Best,

Tom

[leon1111]

Sorry,meant fobbing me off.

[leon1111]

Thanx Kyle,had god knows how many blood tests,came up with nothing.just want a name for what's causing these probs.
It's like docs been donning me off with any medication possible.

Leon

[kwarendorf]

Hi Leon - If you are trying to rule MS in or out, there are some specific things that can/should expect.

Your neurologist should conduct a thorough clinical examination. This includes walking, talking, eye tracking (not vision), strength, reflexes etc.

There are many, many MS mimics, like Lyme disease. Many of them can be ruled in or out via blood test.

There should be discussion of MRI's of your brain and c-spine, both done with and without contrast.

There should be some discussion of lumbar puncture (LP).

There may also be a discussion of evoked potential tests.

These are the basic tools for diagnosing MS.

Hope this helps,
Kyle

[leon1111]

Thanx for getting in touch tom,those were but a few of the things I'm getting at the mo.balance and concentration have been affected.what should I expect from neurologist tomorrow.

[tomas2729]

Hello Leon,

I am really sorry that you are having the problems that you are.....

Unfortunately, there is nothing that anyone here can do to tell you if you have MS or not. The things that you are describing sound like symptoms of MS but they could also be many other things. You are doing the right thing by going to a nuerologist. They will be able to get you pointed in the right direction.

Best,

Tom