hypochondrias

Posted By Carl on August 05, 1999 at 11:03:09
Hi,
I'm responding to a message posted by a Mr. Hryniuk who had encountered a person with MS and then developed the symptoms.  I am a recovering bulimic/anorexic who developed numb hands two months ago and began an internet search for what was causing my symptoms.  I was previously a caregiver for a man with MS for  a year.  This was a very stressful job and I left on bad terms. I am a 25 year old female. Since my internet search began I have been experiencing leg weakness and foot numbness that comes about twice a day for an hour, balance problems, vision problems (it is uncomfortable for me to focus on the screen).  I had blood tests, which were okay and my doctor thought I should see a psychiatrist. I did and she diagnosed me with Obsessive compulsive disorder. That was this week and I'll meet with her again next week.  My problem is that I still feel miserable everyday and I'm so worried this is MS. She told me the mind is very powerful and these symptoms are real, but are caused by something other than MS.  I would appreciate any thoughts and information about symptoms the body can produce.  Thanks from a very distraught personl.










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