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01-30-2012, 05:31 PM | #1 | ||
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Hello to everyone. I'm new around here and new to MS. I've been labeled as possible MS by my neurologist. My story started a couple years ago but I didn't really pay much attention then, I would wonder from time to time why I felt so tired and weak but I'd always tell myself I'd go see the doc "next week" but then I'd usually be feeling a bit better. Last summer tho things changed enough that I finally scheduled the appt. Extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness/vertigo, tingling (mostly my face and right limbs), memory problems, very uncoordinated... My pcp first said it must be migraines, but ordered some bloodwork and a brain mri after a followup appt. Then referred me to the neuro after the mri showed atleast 5-6 white matter lesions. Neuro exam was pretty uneventful as I was feeling better by the time I saw them, was told I have brisk reflexes and babinski reflex. Then came more bloodwork and a c spine mri and lumbar puncture, all was normal, which is good but also frustrating. Now the neuro wants to follow up with another mri in 6 months and referred me back to pcp... Sorry about the vent, just no one around here seems to be able to relate.
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01-30-2012, 06:17 PM | #2 | ||
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Azlin, I think you will find plenty of people here who can relate. Imagine what life was like before MRI's - we were all crazy.
Your symptoms do match MS but there are many, many things that mimic MS. It makes sense for a provider to want to see you again as you must have deficits over time and space. So, they need to follow you. Do call if there is a new symptom or a worsening of old symptoms before your next appointment. Glad to have you aboard. ANN |
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01-30-2012, 09:00 PM | #3 | |||
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Welcome Azlin.... And we do relate..
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01-30-2012, 10:41 PM | #4 | |||
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Sounds like a simular story I had, only it dragged out over a 12 year span! Keep a symptom journal everyday. Things can come and go and you will forget all about them unless you write them down. A six month follow up MRI is a good thing. It can be very frustrating and a bit frightening, but just hang in there.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Debbie D (01-31-2012) |
01-31-2012, 07:13 AM | #5 | |||
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Hi Azlin and welcome to NT! Sorry you have to be here, but under the circumstances it's a great place to be with all the friendly, informed people more than happy to answer questions you might have. Hang in there....we're here if you need us.....
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Dejibo (01-31-2012) |
01-31-2012, 09:29 AM | #6 | |||
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hello and welcome
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