possible MS?

[meadow20]

I have some funny symptoms going on right now and don't know where to turn. My thyroid flamed out about 8 months ago, but my last test shows I'm replacing it ok. I had tingling, burning feet a couple of years ago and nothing was ever diagnosed even after an MRI and the test where they stick pins and an electric current in your legs. It went away after about 3 months.
   Now my legs hurt- especially my quadriceps muscles, both legs. It feels like leg cramps sometimes but like nerve pain too. Neither advil or aspirin help. Its worst standing in one place and best lying down. But this pain is most acute in the 10 days leading up to and during the first couple of days of menstruation. I had a pelvic ultrasound and it showed nothing wrong gynecologically. I don't know if I should see my gynecologist again or look into a neurologist. Any advice would be appreciated.

[meadow20]

Thank you so much! I so appreciate everyone taking the time to write!

[wishforchange]

Hi,

Will make this quick as I only came to the computer to logoff, and somehow started getting into all these posts!

Have you been evaluated for endometrioses, which is NOT  diagnosable by ultrasound or MRI, unless very sever?.  If there are adhesions on the sacro ilial joints or anywhere in the spinal/pelevic regions this can cause leg symptoms.  The monthly nature is what makes me suspect.  Plus you already have thryroid problems which suggests an endocrine/autoimmune type response possibly.

Get your vitamin D and B12 levels checked.   Low vitamin D in particular can cause weakness in the quads.

If movement helps this may alternatively point ot either a vascular or rheumatoid/arthritic problem.  Any coldness or numbness in the feet and you should maybe evaluated by a vascular specialist.  Try a tiral of 1500mg Glucosamine daily for several weeks.  If this relieves some of the symptoms then this may indicate it is more arthritic in nature.  Either way you need further investigating.

Look for signs of anaemia, good signs is pulling down your lower eyelid and looking at the colour - it should be bright red.  If it is pale or flesh coloured you are likely anaemic.  Or just get a blood count done.

Good blood tests apart from thyroid -blood count, renal and liver profile, ESR and ANA, acetylcholine levels (checks for muscle problems), serum cortisol (adrenal problems).  Get all this background maybe before diving onto a neurologist.  As you'll find here a lot of them are not highly thought of, but your decision how you want to go.

Hope this helps, apologies if some of this is incomplete or nonsensical, and hope you get your answers

Wish

[Amyloo]

Hi Meadow,

I don't have alot of input on medical info,  just wanted to say hello and there will be others along to give you good advice.  I do have MS and my legs are my biggest issue, so I feel for you.  Take care, Amy