I went back to a GP and told them i wanted a referral letter, thats to be sent off but not sure how long it will take.. it wont cost me anything thankfully through the public system over here but it could take quite a while meaning months or even over a year, i'll wait and see.. but as i mentioned i might just go to A and E and try get seen to then

Thanks for all your support

Chantelle

Chantelle,
I am a newbie today on this site as last week I was diagnosed with MS and still learning just what I am dealing with. Some great and comforting info on this site and I hope to contribute.
Last 3 or 4 years I had similar pains - it was center of sinus area to left ear and would come and go. Heat would trigger some of the time - my dr said sinus issues - so ate tons of meds with little help. I have fought allergies all my life so thought it made sense. Then the balance got so bad I would stumble and was miserable with face pain. My dr said I should see a shrink - huh, he thought I was faking! So, I changed Dr's and within 30 days new Dr ran a B12 test - came back I had very low levels that can cause a deadly version called Pernicious Anemia - I started shots and withing 2 weeks ( 1x a week ) my symptoms had just about vanished...
Now, got along good most of summer and last 2 months many other symptoms have surfaced which has led to MS diagnosis. However the face pain has been very minimal so I would check out the B12 test - simple low cost blood test and you might just get lucky as low B12 can cause symptoms very similar to MS and can cause permanent Neuro dmg...
There is a very good book called "Could it be B12" written by a California nurse - well worth the read...
Good Luck!
Randy

Hi

Apologies for the delay.

Wow.. your going through an awful lot like i am along with the docs thinking i'm just a worrier and making it up or causing these symptoms to manifest.. i have been told to see a counseller too.. its frustrating

I finally got an appointment for an MRI which will be on the 20th of April. I will take your advice and get B12 checked next time i get tests done.. i'm due to get more done as i have high bilirubin. I do eat quite well and take vitamins but i guess it all depends on how the body absorbs etc.

I find that if i wash my hair or go for a walk or there is a breeze etc the symptoms come back with a bang.. its horrible.. earaches, glands go up headache, generally sensitivity also heat tends to affect me in a different way, its all so difficult. I'm wrecked the following day after doing something small the day before.. feel out of it, unbalanced, confused, severe fatigue, i do have many MS symptoms so we'll see what the scan reveals. I also seem to have muscular pain in the neck.. have you ever mooved or stretched and get a sudden like shock of electricity almost travel through your head, its agony.

Hope to hear back from you, how are you doing lately? and apologies for the delay

Chantelle