MS

I know several people have mentioned on here that they have MS. Can I just ask what were your symptoms in the beginning that made you go to the GP to find out what was wrong with you....which then lead to a diagnosis.

The reason I ask is there is something up with me...I don't feel right.

I woke up this morning with my bottom lip numb like I had been to the dentist. Not the whole lip just the left bottom half...the feeling came back but it still feels strange. I have had for the last several years woken up with numb arms and didn't think anything about it.

This isn't the only thing..my memory is crap..I have twitchy hands...recently I noticed that when I read or speak it sometimes comes out all gobbly gooked...like I have a speech problem. The other day I felt really funny and noticed I couldn't lift things like the tea kettle without having to use both hands....I'm always tired
But I was putting that down to my anaemia. I'm always off balance.

Am I just being paranoid?? I have a GP appointment on Friday morning and will put all this to her...but how far should I insist she delves into it?
I don't know if it makes a difference or if it would cause it but when I was 22 I had viral meningitis and wondered if that would or could cause problems???

Sorry I don't have any advice or know anything about MS, MeShell. But it's good that you're going to see your GP. Just tell her your symptoms and take it from there. Good luck! xx

It could be many things, MeShell. Try not to self-diagnose but don't let the GP put you off, either. Good luck and keep us posted!

Ok I will do....I know searching the Internet for medical answers is the wrong thing to do....lol

Good luck with the GP! I hope everything turns out ok!

Hey, Meshell. Sorry you're going through this, scary stuff.  I agree that self-diagnosing is a bad idea, but god knows I did it leading up to my MS diagnosis. Thing is, I never questioned MS! 

I had some similar symptoms. Numbness in my hands and feet, even my chin occasionally. Parasthesia (the kind of numbness that comes with MS) is a different kind of numb though. It's decreased sensation, but you can still feel, and you often have a greater response/intolerance to heat and/or cold. I also had extreme fatigue for a while, where I was sleeping over 12 hours a day and simply felt like I couldn't get out of bed, l'hermites - an electric shock sensation shooting down the spine when you touch your chin to your chest, optic neuritis - painful when you move your eye and it looks like there is a shadow in the centre of your vision, and probably a couple more that I'm forgetting. Those all happened in different combinations during two relapses which were over a year apart. I was feeling completely better when I went in for the results for my MRI, which is why my diagnosis was such a shock to me. The symptoms are SO different for everyone though. I know a lot of other people with MS who I don't share any symptoms with.

All the things that you mentioned are symptoms of MS, but unfortunately symptoms of MS are very similar to symptoms of lots of other conditions as well. DH's cousin has MS, and his wife was having similar symptoms. We all thought she would be diagnosed with MS, but her MRI was clear. Turned out she has fybromyalgia. There are loads of other things it could have been though. You just don't know... It's worth requesting to be referred to a neurologist though, as they all sound like neurological symptoms.

It wouldn't hurt to rule out MS, even if it turns out to be something different. Usually it is diagnosed by an MRI, looking for lesions on the brain or spinal column. (Multiple Sclerosis translates to Multiple Scars, currently thought to be caused by the immune system attacking the covering of the nerves.)

Anyway Meshell, I hope that was helpful, and I hope you get some answers soon. I know how terrifying it can be to live with symptoms like this with seemingly no cause. *hugggggg*

Well saw the GP this morning

I had wrote down all the things that have been niggling me and she is referring me to a neurological physician. She said all my symptoms are neurological and I need a CAT scan.
I am having bloods drawn on Tuesday and seeing her again on Wednesday. In the meantime I am getting my eyes tested tomorrow.

Will keep you updated.

What a scary time for you MeShell!  I am glad you GP is taking this seriously and having you sent for further tests.  Hoping for all the best news in the end!

Well saw the GP this morning

I had wrote down all the things that have been niggling me and she is referring me to a neurological physician. She said all my symptoms are neurological and I need a CAT scan.
I am having bloods drawn on Tuesday and seeing her again on Wednesday. In the meantime I am getting my eyes tested tomorrow.

Will keep you updated.

Glad to hear you have been referred. It took me multiple visits before they would refer me, and tried to diagnose me with depression... I hope you get some answers soon! Please do keep us updated.

Any news MeShell?

Good thoughts to you MeShell xx

Any news MeShell?

All my blood test have came back ok..so nothing wrong with my blood. Had an eye test as well and that has proved inconclusive. The GP had referred me onto general medicine, the hospitals optometrist and a hearing specialist. So now it's a waiting game and recording any issues and symptoms I have.

Thanks everyone.... X

I hope they figure it out quick!

Thinking of you! I hope you get some answers quick. Sounds like they are on top of it though. 

I hate being in limbo, good thoughts and hugs to you!