This is the place to ask questions if you have symptoms that suggest MS, but aren't yet diagnosed.
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Are my symptoms indicative of MS?
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Rparrott » Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:39 pm
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Hello everyone! I've been having a variety of symptoms for the past 6 weeks and was wondering if they are indicative of MS.
It all started with...
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Hi Rparrott,
Welcome to ThisIsMS. One of the conditions that mimics MS is vitamin B12 deficiency. Have you had your B12, folate and homocysteine...
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Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:23 pm
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Could this be MS? I am scared
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sanabo » Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:20 am
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I have had the following symptoms for 2 months now: Tingly/Numbness in limbs, face, brain; Muscle Tightness; Limbs Falling Asleep At Night; Eyelid...
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how did it go sanabo ?
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Sat Mar 27, 2021 4:55 pm
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Need help interpreting an MRI report
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mallymaven » Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:53 am
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Hi! I’m a 45 year old female who has had perplexing symptoms for approximately 20 years. Starting with having passing out episodes that Dr’s could...
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Thank you so much for reading all of that and for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate it. I’ve been tested for sleep apnea twice. The most...
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Mon Mar 15, 2021 3:49 am
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My story
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Crywhileeating » Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:36 pm
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Hi my name is Kay, I am a 31 year old female wife and mother. On Friday, January 22, 2020 I was sitting on my couch at home with my kids when I...
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Scott thank you so much for the reply. I will make sure to ask about infection and push to have more blood work done. He did a full CBC and Lyme test...
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Mon Feb 08, 2021 4:21 pm
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Normal MRI?
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Boudica » Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:16 pm
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Hi, I don't want to list all of my symptoms (would probably forget some anyway), but I will list what my PCP and neurologists have said is wrong with...
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Have you seen an MS specialist? If not, then try getting a referral. Note that an MS diagnosis is typically based on the McDonald Criteria. The...
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Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:52 pm
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Awaiting Neurology Referral Please Help
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Bluebird647 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:44 am
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Hi there!
Looking to chat to anyone who can relate and offer support as I am feeling very alone right now.
Bit of back story I was seriously...
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The blueish colour only happened back when the pins and needles caused me to break my foot. That is not the case now at all. The doctors did look at...
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Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:13 pm
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Plethora of symptoms
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issapi23 » Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:48 pm
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Hi - I am a 31 yo male from NYC, for the last couple of years I have been dealing with a plethora of debilitating symptoms from what has been...
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Well, the MS doctor I was seeing basically dumped me and sent me to see a general neurologist, which I did, I got a few more tests and a skin biopsy,...
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Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:35 am
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What to tell my neuro
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Thinkerbell » Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:40 am
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Hey all, first time post because I'm hoping someone here can give insight untangling or linking a few sensory and motor symptoms. Not looking for...
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happy to help if we can :D
here's some more detailed magnesium info i recently posted for another new member:
in case you are not already aware,...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:19 pm
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Is MS still a possibility? Desperate...
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Sarah9 » Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:04 pm
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Hi Sarah,
If you don't have fluctuating blood pressure that's a good thing. The reason I asked was related to your description of bladder problems ....
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Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:23 am
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MRI is clear but been having symptoms for months
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Ilovecoffee » Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:31 am
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I wanted to know if it is possible to have a clear MRI and still have MS? Could it be something else? I’ve been dealing with symptoms on and off for...
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Thanks, I will definitely ask for a copy of the report. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to speak with the doctor until my follow up appointment in a...
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Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:55 pm
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Constellation of symptoms
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oddbuds » Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:21 pm
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Hi,
I'd appreciate if anyone can take the time and provide advice base on their experiences on how I should go about in investigating what is...
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Hi , I just read your post and wondered if you had ever taken a antibiotics from Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic family in the last 10 years eg...
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Last post by loulorhar1
Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:32 pm
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Any advice?
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TanyaT » Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:21 pm
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Hi, Everyone.
I am new to this site, and I am looking for some help in ways to address my neurologist about my concerns. I have not been diagnosed...
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Scott,
My former PCP is a WONDERFUL doctor (I am so sorry that I had to leave him), and he sent in a referral to the MS Center of Excellence, which...
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Last post by TanyaT
Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:42 pm
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Worried and confusion regarding MRI results
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MsShawna » Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:19 pm
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Can anyone help me interpret my confusing MRI results?
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Punctate hyperintense foci in the right posterior frontal lobe periventricular...
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Thanks for the response. I am speaking with my neurologist tomorrow. I have not been tested for a B12 deficiency. That is a good lead to follow. It...
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Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:10 pm
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Can I have your opinion?
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pande » Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:45 pm
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Hi there,
I've had some chronic problems that doctors have been unable to address for many years, and I was wondering if someone could shed some...
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An immediate family member with an MS diagnosis only slightly increases one's risk for MS.
[quote= NMSS.org ]Genetic Factors: MS is not an inherited...
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Last post by NHE
Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:51 am
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Weakness in right arm but muscles are hard
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Jessica200131 » Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:04 am
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Hey
So just wondering if anyone else has weakeness in their right or left sides ... Specifically their arm and how it feels??
For me i have weakness...
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He didnt say. He just told me next week to go to his office to talk about it or start it. I dont know much about it so definently need more...
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Last post by NHE
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:27 pm
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Age related lesions????
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MsK » Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:27 pm
I had a seizure last year & I was immediately taken for an MRI scan.
On the report it states, T2 dependant high signal foci within the...
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Last post by MsK
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:27 pm
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Hi I’m new. Looking for some help
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linc123 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:46 pm
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Okay here we go. I’ve been having a lot of issues lately and have been doing lots of research. A little about myself and the situation...here...
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Hi,
Have you gone to a doctor yet and told him what you have told us? I really urge you to do this.
Regards,
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Last post by Scott1
Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:44 pm
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Lp results / mri results
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Jessica200131 » Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:28 am
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Hi
I am wondering if anyone could help me understand the results of my brain mri and spintal tap and whether it points to ms. My gp doesn't help me...
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Hi Jessica,
No one on this site is going to take of the risk of guiding you to a wrong conclusion. Even a neurologist needs skill to make the right...
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Last post by Scott1
Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:28 am
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The neurologist's tests
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Dololo » Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:53 pm
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I'm just wondering about all those tests a neurologist performs, like reflexes and point your finger to your nose, etc etc. Is it possible to have MS...
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I'm just wondering about all those tests a neurologist performs, like reflexes and point your finger to your nose, etc etc. Is it possible to have MS...
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Last post by NHE
Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:32 pm
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"Cold burn" sensation lower back? Headaches base of skull?
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nkaye » Thu May 14, 2015 1:58 am
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Hi there,
Over the past year and half - 2 years my body has just been... dumb :? And insanely frustrating. I'm 43 years old and went from being in...
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Welcome to TIMS, the OP has not been active here for several years, sorry.
There are a lot of friendly people here. And a tremendous amount helpful...
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Last post by ElliotB
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:30 am
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MS or Lyme
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texaslove » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:06 am
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Hello,
This is my first post here but I've been reading for the past month, which has been a whirlwind.
I started to have some numbness and what I...
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6 month check up with neuro last month. I saw the PA, not the main doctor and she has been the 1st mainstream doctor to even acknowledge I may have...
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Last post by texaslove
Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:46 pm
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So many symptoms - is this MS?
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kutaubud » Sun May 26, 2019 9:59 am
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Hello everyone ! First of all, excuse my english. I am 20M with no neurological disease in family history (except fibromlygia for my grandpa, does it...
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ok so for b12, ng/l is the same as pg/ml and 691 definitely looks okay.
re d3 status: 15 and 16.6 ng/ml of serum 25(OH)vit d3 converts to 37 and 41...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Wed May 29, 2019 2:03 pm
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Spinal tap?
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Jessica200131 » Tue May 28, 2019 10:57 am
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Hi
I posted here about optic neuritus a month or so ago. Well had my appointment with neurologist and got mri results .. Well i got a sentence from...
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Here's an informative article discussing spinal taps.
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture, Grand Rounds
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture is one of the most...
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Last post by NHE
Wed May 29, 2019 6:00 am
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MS Signs and Symptoms in 2 minute video
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ncarnet » Mon May 20, 2019 6:58 pm
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Good day everyone. In an effort to contribute to more MS awareness I just made this new 2-minute video discussing the signs and symptoms of Multiple...
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Nicely done!
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Last post by ElliotB
Tue May 21, 2019 12:57 pm
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Diagnosed with CIS today, more tests to come - things to know/ask?
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AmbiCat » Fri Apr 26, 2019 3:28 pm
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My neurologist wanted me to look more into what CIS is, after ruling out everything that could've caused my numerous symptoms and increasing...
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I now believe at the first onset of MS symptoms one should get a massage.
I agree. And they should likely be done on a regular basis many times a...
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Last post by ElliotB
Thu May 16, 2019 9:41 am
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Optic neuritis
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Jessica200131 » Tue May 07, 2019 12:07 pm
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Hello everyone
I am not diagnosed with ms but around the beginning of april i woke up and could barely see out of my right eye, double vision on...
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ha i got mixed up earlier trying to reconcile UK and northern canada. different members, got it. lol. sry for the temporary hijack, jess!
good luck...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Sat May 11, 2019 10:20 am
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In Limbo
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dmt1972 » Sun May 05, 2019 5:20 am
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Hello to all. 47 yr old female w/numbness/tingling in right hand and arm; major brain fog; problems at times with my balance and walking; vertigo;...
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Hi Dawn,
Your situation sounds very similar to my own. I’m also sorry to hear that you’ve also experienced so much psychological trauma during your...
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Last post by BigDaddy
Tue May 07, 2019 12:52 am
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If Baclofen works...
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Dololo » Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:17 pm
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...does that indicate the symptoms come from MS, or will Baclofen give relief no matter what causes the spasticity /neuropathy etc? I'm waiting for...
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Baclofen was FDA approved specifically for MS. However, Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and is used to treat conditions which require a muscle relaxer,...
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Last post by Snoopy
Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:41 pm
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B12 question
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LilliThree » Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:24 am
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Hello, all. Undiagnosed here. I'm planning a more complete intro than this but I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow morning and need some info...
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no probs, that's why we're here :D
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Last post by jimmylegs
Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:08 am
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Trigeminal neuralgia = MS?
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Dololo » Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:19 pm
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Hi. I'm not diagnosed, but have an enormous amount of symptoms. My question is about Trigeminal neuralgia (specific nerve pain in face). I've read a...
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Hi. I'm not diagnosed, but have an enormous amount of symptoms. My question is about Trigeminal neuralgia (specific nerve pain in face). I've read a...
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Last post by vesta
Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:27 am
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Spine uncomfortable to touch
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Dololo » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:26 pm
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I've noticed that my whole spine is extremely sensitive to touch. Every time my partner accidently touches my spine, when hugging or giving a...
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QED. guesswork not helping.. it's too bad the docs are not helping either. hopefully your efforts turn up something actionable.
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Last post by jimmylegs
Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:59 am
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Is "flu" symptoms common?
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Dololo » Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:55 am
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Sorry another symptom question from me. Is it a common symptom with MS to have flu symptoms like sore throat, blocked nose, runny nose and eyes,...
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ok i have to run out now but can respond quickly to the d3 number. converts to 63.4 nmol/l. insufficient. many docs will be content with 75 nmol/l...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:39 pm
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Tingle/itch
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Mellyjoe » Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:20 am
Over the last few weeks I felt something “coming on” cognitive issues and focus problems and my facial numbness was back. Me and my doctor discussed...
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Last post by Mellyjoe
Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:20 am
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What is the point of seeking a diagnosis
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auntie » Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:32 pm
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Hi,
New here. I'm glad to have found this supportive community. My question is: what is the point of seeking a diagnosis? If I have MS, can...
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I am 40, a woman, and suffered brain trauma twice at age 12 as the result of falls. I also had a tiny bit of nerve damage a few years ago after...
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Last post by vesta
Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:26 am
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Back again after 3 years
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Mellyjoe » Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:57 am
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Hey guys, I’ll give a brief run down of some things and timeline of my issues.
I’m 28 years old and I had my first symptoms June 2016 after giving...
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What kind of diet are you following? Are you on a gluten free diet?
Many diseases can go into remission for long periods of time giving a false...
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Last post by ElliotB
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:54 am
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MRI results
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Shoutout » Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:04 am
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Hello all.
I would like to share my story, hoping to get a helpful response from the experts here.
I am a 40 year-old male. 3 weeks ago, i started...
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Forgot to add, B12, vitamin D, RF factor, ESR, reactive protein all came back normal.
Welcome to ThisIsMS. Normal is often just a statistical...
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Last post by NHE
Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:22 am
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how do i explain properly to a doctor whats going on
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albiet » Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:36 am
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one thing i am not good at is talking to dr's. part of it is im not sure how to describe various symptoms.
this is the best i can say but if someone...
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jimmy legs, thank you for the detailed explaination. I am still trying to fully understand it.
one question you say also since you're in the states,...
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Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:14 am
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what is it? please help
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albiet » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:53 am
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Im having a hard time getting through this again. I would really appreciate any thoughts.
I get some strange symptoms that i have had in the past...
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If you like coffee and don't have side effects, 1-2 cup daily is good for your health. No added sugar and good quality coffee.
Please consider...
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Last post by Zyklon
Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:19 pm
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Muscle fatigue on the right side of my body - Please Advise
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petert » Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:48 pm
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I've been struggling almost nineteen months with odd symptoms, and no doctor has been able to help me. In March of 2014, I started experiencing...
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hi nevarc, FYI peter posted once in 2015 and from what i can tell has logged in to view no more than the first two replies since.
question: i'm...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:54 am
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Round lesions?
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BravelittleKings87 » Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:33 pm
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Good evening!
Firstly, thank you for this site! I have absolutely no one to talk to about any of this. This has been like a safe place to go and...
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Vitamin D is not an instant miracle cure but rather works best over time. It is also important to get your D level where you want it to be and to...
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Last post by NHE
Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:21 pm
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Does this sound like a symptom of MS?
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Shrekk » Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:22 am
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Hello everyone
About a year ago I got the flu and with the flu came tingling. The Dr said my body was getting over the flu and that it will take a...
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Welcome to TIMS. Sorry to read that you are not feeling well.
There are many, many thing that could be going on from something as simple as a...
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Last post by ElliotB
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:58 pm
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Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
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driver4101 » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:06 am
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My wife has been having some health issues and we can not figure out what is happening, hoping that someone may have some insight or ideas for us....
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This could be lyme disease, but you will need to go to a lyme disease specialist to find out, don't rely on a regular doctor and the western blot...
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Last post by nexxus
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:02 am
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MS or what could this be?
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nexxus » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:06 pm
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Hello, I hope this board can help me figure out if this is MS or not.
Here's my history:
Age 23: MMR vaccine, numbness in arms and legs for 6...
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Thanks for the links. If fleas and mosquitoes can transmit lyme, who doesn't have lyme disease?
Here is some more info about how progesterone...
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Last post by nexxus
Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:53 am
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Connecting the dots - 43 years of symptoms
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1107brc » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:25 am
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Hi,
I’m 62, female and active. I’m new and undiagnosed but am here looking for some answers and support.
I just experienced vertigo Monday after...
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Hi Thank you all for your replies and I will certainly mention all this to my Dr.
I did have a heart check about a year ago and that was fine. I am...
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Last post by Sweetsue
Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:11 am
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Don't know if this is MS, but getting frustrated!
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jennymar » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:31 pm
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Hello everyone, and thank you all for letting me be part of your community. I would like to start by saying I do not know what is going on with me...
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hi again :) re jimmylegs, anxiety and depression have been an issue for years. But I do feel like I have it under control right now, considering. My...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:45 am
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Brain and Spine MRI with lesions radio & neuro disagree
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Suzemom » Mon Dec 31, 2018 9:34 am
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Happy New Year. I had a major episode that I thought was migraine related on 9/6/18. Went to ER and had a stroke workup done, they did an MRI of my...
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I believe it is not MS. With such symptoms your MS diagnosis would be easy. You experienced something multi system and it was a complex thing. My...
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Last post by Zyklon
Wed Jan 02, 2019 2:03 pm
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How to ask doctor to check for MS?
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beachgal » Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:55 am
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I have an appt with neurology in January to do nerve testing in my hand for carpal tunnel - but I just recently learned what MS was and now would...
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hi there :) there are many potential nutrient issues to watch for, with or without an ms diagnosis. if you had an ms diagnosis, it would be known...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:19 pm
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Cold Neurologist Exam with a dash of Magnesium from my doc
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centallica » Tue Oct 30, 2018 3:16 pm
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First time poster here.
I just want to say thank you for everyone who has posted and for the many people who respond to these people.
It is very...
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ok i interpret wonky toes as a red flag re potassium, potentially secondary to low mag. so not having them corresponds to your good potassium status....
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Last post by jimmylegs
Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:08 pm
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Need some answers!
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Mrac » Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:25 am
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. Help!
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The best advise I can give you is to be patient and let your doctors try to figure things out for you.
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Last post by ElliotB
Thu Oct 25, 2018 3:25 pm
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Anti-MOG?
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sawkward » Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:09 pm
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Hi All,
My quick history:
2010: optic neuritis right eye, confirmed on orbit MRI but with negative brain and spine MRIs. Four months to 20/15 from...
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It's been an interesting six months. Finally, I have an MS diagnosis.
I ended up seeing some amazing specialists who apparently have better...
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Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:45 am
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