Neurologist said I may have MS or Lyme
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:06 am
My name is Angela, 45 years and back in December of 2012 I went to visit my sister in New York City. The day I got back I thought I was dying!! I was shivering cold and my whole body was shaking. I assume now it was a fever and what I later found out was Parvovirus B19 was probably taking hold at that moment. So, I had all the classic Parvo systems, tested positive. About 6 months later my hands and feet go numb, I didn't say anything because the medical community already doesn't take Parvo seriously. When I want to my Rheumatologist in July I mentioned the numbness and she referred me to a Neurologist.
I just saw him yesterday (I took 2 months to get in). He was very nice (not like the Rheumy has been - she is very dismissive). He did some sort of tests where he checked something with vibration and cold on my hands and feet. I couldn't feel the cold on parts of my hands or feet.
I have horrible back spasms, mostly in the mornings. I get what I call shocks of pain everywhere, but mostly my hands and feet. I had Optic Neuritis in January, I believe. It was definitely AFTER I got sick in December. I'm pretty much a shell of who I used to be. I can't even ride my bike, walking is a joke. Being outside for 3 hours puts me in bed by 5 or 6. I'm just wiped out. I did also have a low level of Vitamin D of 9, that at last check was corrected to a 29, still not great but better.
I go for a conductive nerve test next month and I'm waiting for them to tell me when they've scheduled an MRI.
I guess I'm just looking for validation that I'm looking in the right direction and I'm feeling very sad. I personally know 3 people, 2 of which are friends who have MS. One is doing great, the other not and I fear for myself and my 9 year old daughter. What kind of mother will I be able to be to her. I've gotten so sick so fast and it scares me.
As for the Lyme possibility, I got bitten by a tick well over 30 years ago, so I don't even know if it's a possibility, but he's going to check anyway.
I just saw him yesterday (I took 2 months to get in). He was very nice (not like the Rheumy has been - she is very dismissive). He did some sort of tests where he checked something with vibration and cold on my hands and feet. I couldn't feel the cold on parts of my hands or feet.
I have horrible back spasms, mostly in the mornings. I get what I call shocks of pain everywhere, but mostly my hands and feet. I had Optic Neuritis in January, I believe. It was definitely AFTER I got sick in December. I'm pretty much a shell of who I used to be. I can't even ride my bike, walking is a joke. Being outside for 3 hours puts me in bed by 5 or 6. I'm just wiped out. I did also have a low level of Vitamin D of 9, that at last check was corrected to a 29, still not great but better.
I go for a conductive nerve test next month and I'm waiting for them to tell me when they've scheduled an MRI.
I guess I'm just looking for validation that I'm looking in the right direction and I'm feeling very sad. I personally know 3 people, 2 of which are friends who have MS. One is doing great, the other not and I fear for myself and my 9 year old daughter. What kind of mother will I be able to be to her. I've gotten so sick so fast and it scares me.
As for the Lyme possibility, I got bitten by a tick well over 30 years ago, so I don't even know if it's a possibility, but he's going to check anyway.
