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i was on the dr's forum, and saw that it takes them quite a while to get back to us. just some questions for you kind people who may or may not relate, but have at least some experience. here is my issue----

im 29 years old, generally good health (besides high cholesterol and controlled asthma). I'm 28 weeks pregnant with normal blood pressure, and so far a pretty good pregnancy.  

one week ago, i woke up seeing a wierd spot in my eye, went to an opthamologist and a retinal specialst who both said they saw a little bit of fluid in the back of my eye, and that nothing to worry about that the few things that could have caused it will self resolve, and that the spot itself may be visible for a few months.

since then.... Ive been getting wierd symptoms for 4-5 days now. It's tingling/vibrating sensation thru my hands, feet, legs and arms....and very occasionally thru the side of my head. i have no pain..... and no other issues....(no walking issues, no pain, no blurreed vision etc)... i went to my neurologist, who did the "point to ur nose/touch my fingers, etc examination" , checked my blood pressure, etc. she said i look perfect, has no idea whats causing the tingling sensations and said if anything gets worse to call her back.

she did an mri of brain w/and without contrast 6 months ago witch was completely normal.....a cbc blood test 2 days ago, completely normal (accept for slight anemia probably pregnancy induced) .....also my thyroid was checked 6 months ago and perfectly fine.

my questions are --- from your experience do you see MS as a possibilty ?? or something worse??? im very concerned and scared. noone has answers for me.

[kelly97]

Hi,

To me, it doesn't really sound like MS, but of course, never say never.
MS symptoms typically present unilaterally, not bilaterally. It sounds like you're saying you have these symptoms on both sides of your body - both hands, feet, legs, and arms.

I wish I could help point you in the right direction. Maybe someone else on here might have some ideas.

Good luck,
Kelly

[Wobbly]

Hi there, I'm not sure if I can help at all, but just wonder if this is your first pregnancy?  Have you been having symptoms before the preg?  Are you being checked for other things?

I'm not a Dr so I don't know if this would be MS or not... from what I've heard, when your pregnant you usually feel better reg: symptoms of MS..

so, I think you should let your Dr know all your symptoms, keep a timeline and check out our "Health Page" the link is on the top right side.  

there is alot of information there.
take care
wobbly

[naynay363]

i appreciate your time and honesty. yes, it is very random on all points of my body, very strange lol. thank you!

[naynay363]

thank you for your response. yes, my first pregnancy, no i didnt have theses symptoms before i got pregnant. And all of the reading i have done, i read the same thing, that MS symptoms are more subtle or not even there at all during a pregnancy (for most people) thank you very much for your time.

[HVAC]

I hear your fear. First of I am no Doctor or expert. I do not know much of optic neuritis since I have never had it but I do not think fluid behind the eye is a part of it. In MS you have Optic Neuritis and double vision caused by nerve inflammation or damage behind they eye. There are many things less serious than MS which can cause the symptoms you describe. Some are simple vitamin deficiencies such as B12. MS symptoms usually go away in pregnancy. It is a little complicated to describe. Stress can even cause some of those symptoms.

No one can tell you if you have something wrong besides a doctor and sometimes that takes a long time and many doctors. For the baby's sake take lots of deep breathes. If you are worried push for answers but try not to get upset in the mean times. Worry is trying to control the uncontrollable. In my experience and I am no pollyanna no situation is made better by worrying about it. This is a lesson it took me until my forties to understand.

Good luck and take care of yourself and the little one.

Alex

[naynay363]

very true about the worrying thing! that has been a huge issue for me anxiety as well since ive been having these symptoms. the eye dr didnt say anything about optic neuritis, just about fluid behind the retina...it is very confusing and frustrating. thank you for your time.

[naynay363]

as much feedback as possible would be great!! thanks everyone

[naynay363]

do you think that my blood counts and complete blood count work would be off if it was something serious like ms?