I have been feeling "bad" for over a year now. It's hard to explain it. Dizziness is the worst part of it but I also have strange sensations on my skin. I've researched it and came across ms a few months ago. I saw the statistics and figured most likely it was something else, cause the chance of me having ms was so slim. Maybe it was stress.

But, for some reason I decided, tonite, to attach mono to my search. You see, just before I started having these strange symptoms, I got really sick. I was 32, now 34, and I started a new job and after a few weeks started running a high fever. I didn't feel comfortable calling in sick, since I just started this job, so I "toughed it out." After 5 days of running a fever of 101-102, I went to the doctor and she diagnosed me with mono. I haven't really been the same since, 18 months later. I recovered initially, but within a few months I guess, I'm just guessing, I've been feeling tired all the time, dizzy, I feel like bugs are crawling on my face at times. The bug crawling sensation is relatively new. Several months ago I felt like my feet were on fire. I actually pulled my truck over thinking that it was overheating causing my feet to feel warm. A few times, I have woken up in the morning and my legs have been so sore, like I ran a marathon.

What I have read tonight about possible links between MS and MONO has me concerned. I'm afraid it's not a coincidence. I had MONO later in life than most, I was 32 or 33, and my doctor said that the later you have it, the more severe. For me it was the sickest I had ever been. 101-102 fever for 5-8 days. Any advice would be appreciated. I have a job where I have very little opportunity to take the time off to see a doctor so I don't want to waste it when I get it. I've already seen a general doctor, I had high blood pressure, he gave me medicine, and it is better now. I figured the hbp was causing my symptoms, now I know it isn't.

michaelscott,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. Sorry to hear of your condition.

There are great number and caring fellow members here, just let us know how we can assist, you will see we are are supportive and relaxing place. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Hello michaelscott and welcome to NeuroTalk.

There are possible links to many things and Multiple Sclerosis. It's a disease which is not fully understood. One thing to keep in mind; 95% of the general population has had Mono, 95% of the population does not have MS.

Neurological symptoms can be caused by many things and does not necessarily indicate MS. You should probably discuss with your Dr. the symptoms you are having. There is no way to know what is causing your symptoms without proper testing, much of which would be bloodwork.

If you are concerned about Multiple Sclerosis you should voice your concern to your primary Dr. Just to let you know there is criteria for diagnosing MS, it's called The McDonald Criteria.

WELCOME to NT!
I'm sorry the reason which brings you here. This is a fantastic place for support and understanding. There is also some great info to be had as well.
You might try posting your question in the MS forum and maybe they can help. Here's the shortcut link to get you there:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=17

I know how frightening this must be. I hope that answers begin to unfold for you very soon.

Caring,
Rae