Could this be MS? Please Help

[indigo09]

Hi All,

I am a 27 yo female, mother of two.

I have had ongoing vauge symptoms on and off for about 7 years, but in May 2009, my healh wnet downhill. I broke out in what I can only describe as severe muscle spasms. They doctors initially thought I had some form of movement disorder, but all my tests came back clear (Full Bloods, CT, MRI, EEG, ECG, Echocardiogram) so they said they didnt know and it would go away eventually, which after several months on risperidone it did.

Since then, I have had episodes of weakness in my left hand, arm and leg, numbness in left hand and right side of face, which has progressed to almost my whole face now. These "episodes" last anywhere from a couple of hours, to weeks, accopained by that horrible fatigue and sleep problem among others.

At the moment, the numbness/weakness has not gone away after 2 weeks, I broke out in the muscle spasms thing again the other day after having a shower (warm shower as I am also heat intolerant), and the fatigue has me resided to the couch, which is hard with two kiddies...

I am due to see the neurologist again for another MRI.

So, to shorten the above, does fatigue, dizziness, numb left hand and both sides of face, weak left hand/arm/leg, unrefreshing sleep, muscle spasms and clumsiness (banging into walls) suggest MS?

It seems to go away for up to a couple of months then come back?

And it is bought on usually by overdoing it or getting a cold?

If it does not suggest MS, what other illness could it be?

Any help is appreciated :)

[indigo09]

Thanks for the replys. I have just found out that it will be 3-4 months before I can see the neurologist again, so the limboland continues!

Last time I saw the neurologist, they basically said they did not know what was going on and it would go away eventually, which my symptoms do, but they come back again eventually too.

Keeping a diary of my symptoms is a good idea, thanks! At least I will have detailed info for the neurologist when I get to see him.

And I will go and have a read through of the health pages too!

Thanks again!

Erin

[Sparkysarah]

Hi there

It is hard being in limboland not understanding what is happening in your body but at least you are seeing a neurologist soon for another MRI. It sounds like you have had a whole load of tests a year ago but things can change over time so at least the radiographer will be able to compare your scan results.

It certainly appears that you are experiencing a lot of neurological symptoms but I am not qualified to say if this sounds like MS or not so I wonder what the neurologist said last time you saw him/her? Keep a list and diary of all your symptoms and if they change and I can only send you support. I can understand wanting to know what is going on, as it is easier to deal with something in a way if you know what it is but I am sure there are many others on the forum who will be able to off you more specific advice.

With best wishes

Sarah

[essdipity]

Hello, Indigo, and welcome to the forum. What you describe is often found in MS, in various combinations, of course. Everyone's disease is different.

Symptoms that last only a couple of hours cannot be counted as an MS attack, but other than that, everything fits. Infections can certainly trigger MS flares, though getting overtired usually produces 'pseudo-flares,' that go away fairly quickly.

Please let us know the results of your next MRI, and also tell us in detail how your neuro appointment goes. I urge you to visit our Health Pages, yellow icon at top, far right. There is a great deal of good info there. Come back here and ask any questions that come up.

Good luck to you.

ess