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All i have is problems with my face. And i guess from time to time- but not enough to mention, I do get numbness, tingling, fire, strange feelings running up my legs- but this is VERY seldom!

My main issue is a daily facial clenching- it happens when i smile, or it just spasms anytime it wants. I personally think it is a pinched nerve, but my DR is ready to do MRI after cat scan came back clean. Clonopin has controlled in the past but isn't totally working now.
I guess my MAIN question here- HAVE any of you had symptoms that began as an eye twitch? then started moving down your face until the whole side of your face just started going bat-crazy???
one other thing- I got pregnant AFTER symptoms had began, and being pregnant didn't change anything.

MRI is very useful and can be a great diagnostic tool. It shows if you have active disease in your brain and will help get you the treatment you need. Good Luck to you.

MS is different for everyone. The way symptoms present can be very different, even for the same person at different times in their life.

I would listen to your doctor and go with what they want to do. Have you been tested for other things? MS is a diagnosis of exclusion. There are many other ailments that can be very similar in presentation. Could be as simple as a vitamin deficiency. Do you have any family history of autoimmune diseases? Have you ever had any other "weird" symptoms in your life?

Best wishes,

Chris