I have had it!

[mctutums]

I have just had it. I go through months of weird stuff, it backs off, then returns!! Around April time, I fell, I was just walking home from work, and before I knew what had happened I was on the ground with a broken wrist and a bashed face. For a month and half after that, I fell three times! Then it eased off, it was just a case of a "slurred" foot, like it dragged a bit, or just couldn't seem to find the ground, it was as if it wasn't sure where the ground was, like lower or higher kind of thing,  didn't actually fall, just tripped a little. I had problems with my eyes, it was as if I couldn't focus properly, ie going down an escalator, I couldn't make out where the stairs started, all I could see was lines. Then in the movie theatre, I became dizzy watching a movie... NEVER EVER had that before. All the while my tremor didn't stop, nor did the muscle twitches or cramps which are just awful and so painful!
My right eye has shooting pains going through it and I felt like I couldn't hear people talk, I kept asking them to repeat themselves, never had that before either. I kept thinking it was my allergies, so I would pop my ears, take my nasal spray to no avail.
My thinking is all fuzzy, I can't remember diddly! Usually stupid stuff too, I forget. Like, the groceries I need, etc. My neck and shoulders hurt from time to time... man this is THE most infuriating problem I have ever had, I don't want to go to the doc because I don't want to look like I am stupid or silly or just plain menopausal which I am not.... but I am sure I am not the only woman that feels this way.
I was running 4 kms every second night until I fell. Now I am in the gym on a stationary bike in hopes I can stay fit.
Any ideas anyone???? I must admit I am afraid I fall like that again though... that was awful scary,one minute walking, next minute on the ground.
My diet is great, I don't drink or smoke, I usually love life. But this, this is debilitating.

[Juliewi]

I am so sorry for all that you have/are still going thru. Aside from your terrible fall, we have some similarities.  

I just posted today about my eyes "shaking" (could never imagine anyone could share that symptom with me) and also chest vibrations.

Here's hoping for the best for both of us, at the very least just to know what we are facing would bring some comfort.

Julie

[addicted2harleys]

You're welcome.  I am glad I could make you laugh.  You have to laugh!  I think it is so very important.

Depression would definitely not be uncommon.  When my primary first put me on an antidepressant, I was offended.  lol  He told me it was for pain.  I thought, okay, I will amuse him and take it.  I went for my follow up with him and he asked how I was doing on it.  I told him I was still in pain, but at least I was happy about it now!

I still take the antidepressant.  I was in denial about that, too...I can see it now.  I am glad he kept me on it.

I did lose my job because of my neuro probs.  It was really really scary and sad for me.  But, life goes on.  I am still not working.  But, now my social calendar is WIDE OPEN!!  lol  Now if I could just find a social life!  hehe

Yes, I do love Harleys.  I miss riding more than I miss my job.  I haven't ridden in almost a year now.  My friends joke about tying me on with bungee cords.  I say, go for it!  lol  I hope to ride again someday.  I have not let go of that completely yet.  But, I do know that it would be too dangerous for me to get one one right now...so I wait.

I have never been to Ontario.  But, I have heard it is beautiful.  I would have to go in the summer because I am allergic to snow. ~grin~

Addi

[mctutums]

Hiya Addi,
Thanks you are right, so right.... bang on.... that is exactly how I feel. you are funny too!! Loved that statement! made me laugh.

Thanks for understanding...I think I am actually depressed right now.. mildy but depressed nonetheless as this stuff just isn't going away.
Yes and you are right, it would be better knowing than not.. just afraid of losing my job.

Thanks Addi... so you love Harleys'??? Have you been to Port Dover Ontario canada??
if you ever get the chance to go on a Friday the 13th, it is awesome, that is where I am from, but I work in the UK now.

Have a great day Addi..thanks for your kindness.....it is truly appreciated.

Jeanette and hugs back at ya girl. xx

[addicted2harleys]

I went through alot of the feelings that you are expressing a couple years back.  I so didn't want my life taken away and felt that it was!  So, I understand what you are feeling.  I still tend to hit periods of denial...but they eventually pass.  I am trying and I guess that that is all that we can really do, you know?

I do think you need to go get looked at.  You could really hurt yourself with the falls.  I learned that one firsthand.  I was home alone and fell and couldn't get up.

I'VE FALLEN AND I CAN'T GET UP!!  lol

Sorry, had to say it....

I ended up being stranded for 6 hours.  

Please go see someone.  I would think that having answers would be better than what you are experiencing now.  Ya know?

Hugs to you from across the pond,
Addi

[mctutums]

I had a spell also with my eyes going side to side, I didn't know I had it until someone mentioned to me my eyes were going back and forth. Looks weird in the mirror, I tell ya.
I don't know much about the MS stuff but before I left my home country to work abroad, I was seeing a neuro who was going to send me for a contrast mri as an mri I had done over 20 years ago showed a lesion and an mri I had done just a few months ago on my spine showed a small lesion thoracic 10th.
I started with a feeling of my chest and torso vibrating, then it moved to my feet as if I were in an earthquake, you know that tremoring under your feet kinda thing. The pain in my hamstrings is awful, stiff and spastic I guess is the right word.

Perhaps I ought to see someone in this country then.....it is almost like I have to admit totally there is a problem.( I know there is, just don't want to think of it) stupid I know.
thanks again.
Jeanette
I am rambling I know, I am having a hard time coming to terms that there might be something to all this I am experiencing. I love my work and love my patients, I hope I don't have to give it up!!

[mctutums]

Hi there, thank you for your thoughts, I had my vits tested just two weeks ago, all normal. Nothing deficient, which doesn't surprise me at all, since I take good care of my body and take all my supplements to ensure good health.
Being a med professional, I can keep track of that stuff easily but this progression is driving me nuts!

Man, I have been fine for years, over the last two years has been a nightmare, started with headaches beyond normal, weird tingling and cold spots on my limbs, uncoordinated, unbalanced, tremor to now falling and feelings of numbness on various parts of my body.
Not being able to see properly etc etc.

I truly thank you for your response, I guess it is time to check it out and not leave it too much longer, I keep hoping it will pass and it is only a virus or something, working too hard, something!

I sound desperate don't I?? sorry!

Thanks again
Jeanette

[jensequitur]

I would definitely talk to a neurologist about your symptoms.  The problem could be as simple as a vitamin D deficiency, but you won't know until you're tested.