[ANNagain]

Hi Novo.

There is a very long list of things to rule out. An MS specialist or other good neuro will do this. Two that I can think of quickly are B12 deficiency and Lyme Disease.

Best to you,
ANN

[KLWoody]

Hello,
I hope you have found some comfort in what Sally has said. She is right, it is going to be ok. I was just diagnosed in December of 2012. I can relate to some of the strange symptoms that you have mentioned. I also have had the strange hip pain and tightness. Same thing, tried to stretch but didn't help, I run practice yoga and cycle so it was frustrating that it didn't go away!

See a neurologist. It will get you answers and back on track. Hang in there! You can do it!
Kristin

[jendie]

I'm lost, I'm confused... please forgive me, I have MS. I need to sit down a bit and get my bearings.

I saw some familiar names on my way in here, I hope I have found the right place. If I'm in the wrong place, please redirect me.

I'm Jendie aka Wendy.
I was dx with RRMS in 1998 at the age of 29, after 14+ years of strange sx. By the time I had an MRI, I had a heavy disease burden, with lesions scattered throughout my brain, brain stem and so on. My most recent MRI also showed lesions in my neck and lower. I have not had a full spine MRI. Probably because after a while my legs start twitching and I can't control them.

I am still mobile, I walk with the aid of a walker since I have this habit of tripping over a cane. I can walk unaided for about 30 feet on a flat surface.

I first joined the original MGH site after I was dx. Since then I've been a member of many other MS support websites and still am, but it's nice to check in with old friends from time to time.


Jendie

[My3sons]

Welcome, you found a good support site.
So far it's the only one I belong to.

[Snoopy]

Hello jendie and welcome to NeuroTalk.

I seem to remember a smiley avatar that went with your username. If I have that wrong then I have no clue

[Erika]

Hello Jendie,

Welcome to our community. The MS journey certainly can be a confusing one if nothing else. Hope that you find our supportive discussions helpful.

With love, Erika

[SallyC]

Welcome home Jendie.

[jendie]

Thanks, Snoopy, My3Sons, Erika, and Sally!

Snoopy~ I'm not sure which smiley avatar I had, forgive me I have MS, *giggle* as if that is my total excuse, but if it never made it to my long term memory, it's gone. I do remember using different smileys.

Sally~ Thanks!

[NurseNancy]

hi wendy and welcome to NT,

are you taking anything for your MS?
what does your neuro say?

glad you found us.

[templejg]

I have been diagnosed with more illnesses than I can count. I have been just referred to a Neurologist for what a new doctor (actually my Cervical Spine Surgeon), believe are signs of MS he has seen, and also a great deal of shaking around my head occurred during MRI.

I was told I had Parkinson's Disease, then told I didn't, then told I had Fever of Unknown Origin, and doctor told me it was related to my Rheumatoid Arthritis. However the second opinion at a renewed hospital said I don't have RA.

The cervical spine surgeon said none of my neck/shoulder/upper back/arm, and severe hand pain are related to my cervical spine.

Any help, advice or comforting words would help. I have been chronically ill most of my ill, but mostly the past 10 years, more and more strange diagnosis, such as Narcolepsy, Tardive Dyskinesia, low thyroid, etc.