question about symptoms
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:05 pm
Hello All,
Still going thru the frustrating stages of being diagnosed. I live with constant numbness, pain, weakness, muscle fatigue, trembling and this all got this way really fast.
I've had weird symptoms all my life, starting with migraines in late teens (I use to get them every other day and NO meds helped). Pains and injuries for no apparent reason. Carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. Asthma type symptoms, but no asthma. Later I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, but never felt quite right even going gluten free. But since an accident where I slipped on ice and landed hard flat on back & head, I thought it might be a herniated disk. Brain scan, X-rays & countless blood tests for disease and deficiencies all showed I was very healthy (LOL). But things continued to get worse. My GP and Int Med Dr originally suspected MS, and this is where I started lurking on this forum & joining).
I finally had my Neuro appt, but she didn't specify MS. She told me it could be one of several neurological conditions, and that I could've had for some time. She is trying to hurry other tests (nerve conductivity, and c-spine MRI). I still don't know if it is MS that I have or not.
So my question is this. From everything I've read, MS symptoms are suppose to come and go? Is this correct? Mine have remained constant for the last 2.5 months, there is never any relief - except for the pins & needles I once experienced before starting Amitryptiline (sp?). And my brain MRI came back "normal" (take that hubby). I know for everyone it's different, but there are so many neuro disorders that sound the same. I checked out Parkinson's and my symptoms also sound similar to that!
Everytime I read another study, I just become more confused. I guess it's just added frustration from being in limbo (as you can tell from my rambling). I know I'm not the only one who has or is going thru this. I'm curious for the input from those that have been diagnosed; are your symptoms and everyday thing, or do you get them for a week here and there?
Thanks so much and (as always) wishing you all well!
Amanda
Still going thru the frustrating stages of being diagnosed. I live with constant numbness, pain, weakness, muscle fatigue, trembling and this all got this way really fast.
I've had weird symptoms all my life, starting with migraines in late teens (I use to get them every other day and NO meds helped). Pains and injuries for no apparent reason. Carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. Asthma type symptoms, but no asthma. Later I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, but never felt quite right even going gluten free. But since an accident where I slipped on ice and landed hard flat on back & head, I thought it might be a herniated disk. Brain scan, X-rays & countless blood tests for disease and deficiencies all showed I was very healthy (LOL). But things continued to get worse. My GP and Int Med Dr originally suspected MS, and this is where I started lurking on this forum & joining).
I finally had my Neuro appt, but she didn't specify MS. She told me it could be one of several neurological conditions, and that I could've had for some time. She is trying to hurry other tests (nerve conductivity, and c-spine MRI). I still don't know if it is MS that I have or not.
So my question is this. From everything I've read, MS symptoms are suppose to come and go? Is this correct? Mine have remained constant for the last 2.5 months, there is never any relief - except for the pins & needles I once experienced before starting Amitryptiline (sp?). And my brain MRI came back "normal" (take that hubby). I know for everyone it's different, but there are so many neuro disorders that sound the same. I checked out Parkinson's and my symptoms also sound similar to that!
Everytime I read another study, I just become more confused. I guess it's just added frustration from being in limbo (as you can tell from my rambling). I know I'm not the only one who has or is going thru this. I'm curious for the input from those that have been diagnosed; are your symptoms and everyday thing, or do you get them for a week here and there?
Thanks so much and (as always) wishing you all well!
Amanda