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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (Expert Forum)
Is this MS?
Answered by
Dr. Daniel Kantor, MD - Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine (Headache), Transitional (Teen) Neurology
Neurologique
Ponte Vedra Beach - FL
Welcome to the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) forum.
Is this MS?
by liz0629, Mar 23, 2009 02:53PM
So here are my symptoms: for the last 5 weeks
Muscle pain on arms, most frequent on legs, sometimes on heels
Rib cage pain
Shoulder, Neck pain
Visual: Zig zag line with eye movement on both eyes for the past 2 weeks.
All pains can be burning. I also get tingling, pins and needles and electric shocks. EMG, EEG, bloodwork, eye exams all normal. I feel a bit off balance. When I walk, at times, I feel a heavy pressure on my head, neck and shoulders and my legs feel heavy and I get pins and needles. Symptoms are worse when I'm tired or hungry. I also get nerve tics. Neuro #1 thinks I have migranes with no headaches. Neuro #2 thinks we should wait a few more weeks and see what happens. Neuro #3 wants me to get an MRI on the head and one on the neck, she's looking for tumors. Neuro #4 thinks I I'm suffering from fibromyalgia. Any thoughts?
Muscle pain on arms, most frequent on legs, sometimes on heels
Rib cage pain
Shoulder, Neck pain
Visual: Zig zag line with eye movement on both eyes for the past 2 weeks.
All pains can be burning. I also get tingling, pins and needles and electric shocks. EMG, EEG, bloodwork, eye exams all normal. I feel a bit off balance. When I walk, at times, I feel a heavy pressure on my head, neck and shoulders and my legs feel heavy and I get pins and needles. Symptoms are worse when I'm tired or hungry. I also get nerve tics. Neuro #1 thinks I have migranes with no headaches. Neuro #2 thinks we should wait a few more weeks and see what happens. Neuro #3 wants me to get an MRI on the head and one on the neck, she's looking for tumors. Neuro #4 thinks I I'm suffering from fibromyalgia. Any thoughts?
Doctor's Answer
by Dr. Daniel Kantor, MD, Mar 23, 2009 03:12PM
, Mar 23, 2009 03:12PM
I agree with the MRIs.
You have seen a lot of neurologists in only a few weeks. I would suggest seeing a doctor you trust and feel comfortable with and then work together on your diagnostic journey (as it often is).
You have seen a lot of neurologists in only a few weeks. I would suggest seeing a doctor you trust and feel comfortable with and then work together on your diagnostic journey (as it often is).
If you still have more questions about MS and the diagnosis, I would like to invite you to visit our patient forum at
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Multiple-Sclerosis/show/41
There are always plenty of community members willing to help out with answering questions.
I hope we see you there if you feel the need for more aswers,
Lulu