[duchess_2013]

Hi,
I am looking for answers and hope that someone here can steer me in right direction. I am 44 yr old female and have been experiencing heat intolerance, muscle weakness, extreme fatigue and body pain (achilles tendon tightness) for about the last 2 yrs. The weakness has progressed and in August 2013 was diagnosed with primary open angled glaucoma with moderate damage to left eye and early damage to right eye. Since July I have been experiencing dizziness with the severe dizziness the last month. The eye specialist seems to think MS the Neuro seems to think fibromyalgia and chronic migraines. Went to ER today for merry go round dizziness and they did MRI and then radiologist asked for CT both came back neg. (never saw ER doctor again to discuss issues). Left ER with diagnosis of Vertigo. My question is can I have MS without it showing on MRI or CT? Could fibro and chronic migraines cause all this? Feeling very confused.........

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by duchess_2013

Hi,
I am looking for answers and hope that someone here can steer me in right direction. I am 44 yr old female and have been experiencing heat intolerance, muscle weakness, extreme fatigue and body pain (achilles tendon tightness) for about the last 2 yrs. The weakness has progressed and in August 2013 was diagnosed with primary open angled glaucoma with moderate damage to left eye and early damage to right eye. Since July I have been experiencing dizziness with the severe dizziness the last month. The eye specialist seems to think MS the Neuro seems to think fibromyalgia and chronic migraines. Went to ER today for merry go round dizziness and they did MRI and then radiologist asked for CT both came back neg. (never saw ER doctor again to discuss issues). Left ER with diagnosis of Vertigo. My question is can I have MS without it showing on MRI or CT? Could fibro and chronic migraines cause all this? Feeling very confused.........

Hi there. Welcome.

Here's the link to our MS forum. If you post there, someone will definitely give you good info. Also, others will see your post on this forum and answer your question too. I'm sorry I can't be more help. I just wanted to say Hi and Welcome!!

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

Take care, Melody

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by duchess_2013

Hi,
My question is can I have MS without it showing on MRI or CT?

Yes.

However, there is no single test, by it's self, that will diagnose Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Many conditions/illnesses/diseases have symptoms which are similar or mimic those seen in MS. Blood work as well as other testing needs to be done to rule in/out other causes for someone's symptoms.

There is no symptom(s) which are unique to MS.

I can tell you that MS will not and does not cause Glaucoma.

Information about Glaucoma:
http://www.glaucoma.org/glaucoma/types-of-glaucoma.php

There are many causes for having Vertigo (yes, vertigo can happen in MS) :
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diz...SECTION=causes

Could fibro and chronic migraines cause all this?

Hopefully someone with experience with Migraines and fibromyalgia will be able to answer this question.

[Darlene]

duchess,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene