welcome back!

I just had the MRI of head, plus CAT scan of head a couple months ago. My neuro said I am to old for MS, but my family doc said there are always exceptions, so she ordered it. I am 53. As I understand it, MS usually starts earlier in life. Both my scans came back unremarkable.

I have been having dizziness, feelings of being stung, the electric RSD shocks in my back, as well as some balance issues. A few months ago, I noticed the redness at the top of my back and on my neck, then quickly it spread right down my spine. It is red about 14 inches down and 4-5" on each side of my spine. So **I** think all the odd neuro symptoms are because the RSD has spread over or into my spinal column. I go to my "RSD" doc tomorrow, will see what she has to say.

I find MRI painful since having RSD. I guess it is the vibration as the pulses go through me. I have heard other people say it is not painful that have RSD. I don't normally take narcotics, but my family doc gave me dilaudid and also ativan to take during it. That really helped.

Best of luck to you on the tests!