First let me say that I am a limbolander. I have no dx of anything. That would be great news except that I KNOW there is a problem. In fact, I have known for years. Over the years I have mentioned things to my doc here and there. He would explain it away and I would shrug my shoulders and move on. Some of these things have been: vertigo, intense leg pain, anxiety, numbness down right side, incontinence and more. Recently however these things and others have become more intense and more frequent and I can't ignore it anymore. So, went to my GP who listened and did some of the basic neuro tests. He was concerned and sent me for mri and referred me to a neuro. My latest symptoms are right side numbness/tingling. Pain in thighs that feels like icy hot on my legs. Pain and burning on bottoms of feet and face. Balance issues and wide gait. The feeling of water running under my skin down my spine. Episodes of sleep paralysis and on and on! Anyway, had my mri Friday and will get the written report tomorrow. I am afraid it will show something and also afraid it won't. I don't want to have MS or anything else but I also don't want to be dismissed. Can anyone relate?

I sure can relate. Several years ago, when I was seeking a diagnosis, I was crouched in a corner of the kitchen one night sobbing my heart out. I wailed to my husband, "I don't w-w-want MS but there's SOMETHING w-w-wrong with me, and if it isn't MS then I'm c-c-crazy and I don't w-w-want to be c-c-crazy! Waaaaaaah....."

Hang in there. This is a good place--you'll get lots of support. We've been there and we get it!

Hi, and I can also relate, although I was content with the diagnosis, some of the alternatives seemed a lot worse.

Welcome to the group. Let us know what the MRI shows.

Wishing you all the best - no matter what, I hope you get some answers soon. Limboland is not a good place to be.

I remember being devasted (that it was MS), relieved (that it wasn't something much worse), terrified (because I didn't know what the future held, and I was pretty messed up MS-wise at that time) and validated (because finally I didn't feel like a hypochondriac - and it explained so much over such a long time) all at once when I got my diagnosis.

I imagine this would sound similar to many others on here - although we are all affected in different ways, and to different degrees.

Please let us know how you get on, and know that there is lots of support here for you.

Julie, welcome to our little corner of the internet. Whether you have MS or not, you'll find loads of information and coping skills here to help you. You'll also find some of the nicest people around. I come here for information, advice, and comfort from people who really understand.

So, WELCOME. I'm glad you found us.

Welcome to Neuro Talk. What ever the results ,we will be here for you. Waiting for tests results is often full of fear and tension. You will find some support and friends, no matter what the outcome. Sometimes it does take a long long time for a DX. In the mean time is is no fun waiting around for the DX while you feel so bad. I hope your doctors can find out whats wrong, so that some form of treatment can be started to help you. I am glad you found Neuro Talk, lots of good folks to help you. ginnie

Welcome Julie...hope you got you results today. Keep us updated...