NEUROLOGY COMMUNITY
Ms, lupus or other?

Ms, lupus or other?

For the past year I've experienced neurological symptoms. Just prior to this, I began having migratory joint pain. Shortly after, pins and needles and numbness in my face and extremities ensued. I also had extreme fatigue, difficulty swallowing and heart palpitations, the sensation of difficulty breathing when lying down and constant muscle spasm in my legs and feet.

I've had a low platelet count for 7.5 years now, and a recent just barely low RBC.  I have a positive ANA.

Not sure if it's related but Just recently I've experienced lymph node pain, mostly in neck nodes and clavicle area and A mammogram/ultrasound has revealed several breast lumps, one that I've been told by a walk-in clinic dr. that should be biopsied....even though it is only classified as a Bi-rad 3.

My recent MRI (without contrast) results reveal approx. 15 scattered T2 hyperintense subcortical lesions in the subratentorial brain. The assessment of this test reads that these finding most commonly relate to small vessel ischemic disease. The distribution of lesions does not fulfill the criteria for MS but the possibility of demyelination as a cause cannot be ruled out.

The past month my symptoms have escalated and now include extreme muscle fatigue after climbing stairs. I can barely lift my arms above my head some mornings to complete hair-washing my muscles get so weak. My overall level of fatigue is something I've never before experienced. I have a very pronounce tremor of my right hand and am having short term memory issues. The muscles in my legs as times seem very rigid.

I would so very much appreciate any answers or suggestions that could be given. I meet with my family dr. in two days and am anticipating more stalling. For the past year, he's been suggesting that my symptoms are all in my head. I'm beyond frustration and so scared that my recent tests will somehow be disregarded. What would the normal course of events/testing consist of?

Thank you so much in advance for any and all answers.

Related Discussions
Post a Comment
To
Comment
Post A Comment
Go
Blank
Mood Tracker
See what affects your mood
Start Tracking Now
Blank
Pain Tracker
Track location and severity
Start Tracking Now
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Blank
Moody Me
Have more happy days!
Download Now
Top Neurology Answerers
620923_tn?1335125657
Blank
selmaS
Allentown, PA
1475492_tn?1332887767
Blank
Sidesteps
Seattle Area, WA
338416_tn?1260996698
Blank
jensequitur
Fort Worth, TX
Avatar_f_tn
Blank
ggreg
NC
999891_tn?1330652344
Blank
rod44
Cork city, Ireland
1548028_tn?1324616046
Blank
ku111
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1336957856
Blank
LIVE WEBINAR TOMORROW!-SUPER BODY, ... Blank
May 22 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Fibromyalgia Awareness
May 11 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia reduces...
May 03 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank