Having some problems

[Nofxfan]

About 3 years ago I started having blurred vision and tingling in the left side of myface while I was at work. Soon after that I began having weekness in both of my arms. I noticed when I would take hot showers I would begin to feel really odd. I would take spells of extreme tiredness where all I felt like doing was laying around. I was out running one day in June of 2011 and it was a little humid and it was like something kicked out in my body. I became very weak after that and could not hardly function properly for about 2 weeks. I went to the hospital and they ruled out a stroke. My body no longer had a heat tolerance for the rest of the summer. Everytime I went outside it was like my body wouldn't do anything to cool itself down. I have had problems ever since with my balance too. It feels like my legs dont want to work sometimes as well. Does anyone think this could be possible signs of MS?

[HVAC]

In some places it there are so few MS specialists it can take awhile for an appointment. They have so many patients and so few open slots.

Alex

[Nofxfan]

I'm without insurance right now as well. So it's hard to get to a nuerologist. The closest place that I can go to that would see me is about 6 or 7 hours away.

[Nofxfan]

Since the weather has gotten real hot the past couple of weeks Ihave been feeling miserable. I was trying to walk down this trail today and my body felt like it didn't want to function. It was such a crazy feeling that I can't even explain it. All I feel like doing this evening is laying in bed. I feel completely drained. I'm really not myself anymore. I use to be able to run long distance and be outside constantly this time of year. I can barely handle a walk anymore.

[Nofxfan]

That website is very helpful. I hope that I can get to a nuerologist soon.

[immisceo]

Assuming you live in the US, this may be a helpful place to start. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Comprehensive-Care/Find-an-MS-Care-Provider/Partners-in-MS-Care

In addition, we have members from all over the US, Canada, and some exotic locales (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and I'm in Ireland), so we can usually offer some sort of 'local' insight.

[Nofxfan]

Thank you for the advice and I will be sure to keep things posted. I would really like to get to the bottom of it all. I really hope that its nothing major, but after the way I feel sometimes it scares me. How would I track down a MS nuerologist?

[SarahL2491]

Although I see some symptoms that resemble MS, you have to remember there are over 20 diseases that "mimic" MS and you probably need to see a neurologist and discuss it with him; you might want to find one who specializes in MS.

There is a lot of tests and so be patient, it may take some time to figure it out but we are hoping you don't have to join our club.

Welcome to our corner and feel free to hang around and do keep us posted, we learn from each other.