I have not been diagnosed with MS but due to see Neurologist 17/10. This will be my 3rd visit. My neuro history goes back approx 12 years, not sure if it all relevant but 3 episodes seem connected.
Approx 11yrs ago bells palsy with altered sensation which apparently isn't classic? Affecting left side face Recovered facial tone and sensation but never feels quiet right when I'm tired and known to droll out the corner of my mouth affected side.
Approx 7 years ago when driving home from work vision not quiet right, clipped the cerb, went to change gear left arm wouldnt move unless i looked at it and intense tingling and loss of tone left side of face. Self resolved within 30 min. GP = Migraine
Approx 2 years ago definately altered vision whilst at check out with just some milk and biscuits, couldn't see numbers to pay, only new by pattern, checked both eyes back at car, same vision with both, drove home! Thought nay e low blood sugar as had no breakfast so sat down for a ccuppa whilst watching TV, realised I couldn't pick up my mug without looking at my arm, right side this time. Symptoms self resolved within 30min. GP admitted me to hosp, MRI NAD intermittenent symptoms continued, hot sensation to feet, vibrations and tingling particularlly to legs but also hands also widespread intermittent fasiculations (muscle spasms) follow up 2nd consultant , repeat MRI 6months later NAD diagnosed stress and over active brain!! Learnt to ignore and live with these symptoms calling them my friends. Never felt right but never felt wring enough to say hey! There's something wrong with me?! Also have had intermittent difficulty with bladder control but not often.
1st Sep standing in a que, vision definately altered. Could only see a small amount directly in front of me and this was edged with a watery semi circle past this was nothing! Lasted approx 30min self resolved. Sat and had a drink whilst walking out of shop my left arm went intensely tingly then numb feeling heavy and swollen, then my top lip on the left side only felt tingly and I could feel it distinctly spread across and up my face and again self resolved within 30min.
Have to say I'm getting a little scared now. Seen GP following day who has revered me back to neurologist, my friends as I referred to them early haven't changed in nature but are now there every day throughout the day and much more prominent, I've even had my neck and diapraghm twitching and also random areas like above my ear, I feel like something is crawling in my hair (rarely thank god) and the vibrations are much more pronounced , like having a phone going off, I've even checked! Legs vibrate when sitting with feet up and lying in bed but also today after a very short walk of only 1/2mile. I also get very tired.
Like i said to my GP I WANT to know what this is now so I can do everything possible to prevent or delay any symptom progression. I'm scared next time it happens it won't self resolve but also just as apprehensive that the consultant will try and fob me off with an over active brain again!
I would appreciate any advice..... Thankyou x