spongy things

[ohwild]

MS or not? I have the most horrid feeling in my upper lip if I put an hard object in my mouth ie a spoon feels spongy its comes and goes also have eye pain ,numbness across face, could this be a symtom of ms or something else? what do you think

[ohwild]

thanks for reply, I have many things but i have only had this a couple of times just was wondering about it, i have scoliosis, spastic ankle bilateral foot drop, wasting of tricep muscles and calf muscles, and i just hate to keep going back to the docs, I do wear orthotics for legs and feet :) mostly i feel like i am wearing bandages on legs and arms, I'm hoping it will go away again have been like it for two years,my doc doesnt tell me very much just watchs me and gets real flustered at me, so i really dont like to go back. so should I go back? or maybe get another opinion?

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

It is very hard or early to tell if this can be MS as the symptoms can be very non-specific.  Other causes can be primary nerve problems other than MS, such as micronutrient deficiency (vitamin B, calcium, etc) or nerve problems caused by stress.  I suggest that you take this to your doctor especially if the symptoms seem progressive and involving other areas of your body as well.  Regards.