Can I have your opinion?
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:45 pm
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 light on my problems. I don't want to go to the doctor again for tests to just come up blank. The doctors usually look at me crazy when I explain these problems and my health insurance bill sky-rockets. I came across the list symptoms of MS when checking out my own, and realized that several of the problems that I've had could possibly be related.
The ongoing problems I've had are: bowel leakage (for 11 years), post nasal drip (for 9 years), eyes unable to stay focused... they constantly want to go into a blank stare (for 2 years). Last year I was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and about 2 months ago my head felt unbearably cold for about 3 weeks, and I was getting a slightly dizzy/cross eyed while this was happening. Lastly, I have a hard time communicating, or speaking to other people to the point that it's pretty noticeable to others, and kind of embarrassing. I haven't done any drugs, in case that crosses your mind.
Does this sound like it could be MS related to you? How seriously should I look into it as a possible cause? and if so, how should I get the doctor to run tests for it? Do I just march into the office and say that I've been Googling things, and want to be diagnosed for MS?
Thanks for any input or guidance anyone may be able to offer.
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 light on my problems. I don't want to go to the doctor again for tests to just come up blank. The doctors usually look at me crazy when I explain these problems and my health insurance bill sky-rockets. I came across the list symptoms of MS when checking out my own, and realized that several of the problems that I've had could possibly be related.
The ongoing problems I've had are: bowel leakage (for 11 years), post nasal drip (for 9 years), eyes unable to stay focused... they constantly want to go into a blank stare (for 2 years). Last year I was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and about 2 months ago my head felt unbearably cold for about 3 weeks, and I was getting a slightly dizzy/cross eyed while this was happening. Lastly, I have a hard time communicating, or speaking to other people to the point that it's pretty noticeable to others, and kind of embarrassing. I haven't done any drugs, in case that crosses your mind.
Does this sound like it could be MS related to you? How seriously should I look into it as a possible cause? and if so, how should I get the doctor to run tests for it? Do I just march into the office and say that I've been Googling things, and want to be diagnosed for MS?
Thanks for any input or guidance anyone may be able to offer.