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Does this sound like MS?
by georgejackson, Jun 28, 2008 03:10AM
Male 45 UK (100 kilo) currently dieting. Family history of Diabetes.
Hope i am posting this in the right place, i have tried to post in the doctors forums, but cannot seem to get a space.
I would be grateful for your thoughts on my symptoms and if in your opinions they suggest MS.
I am overweight and have been since giving up smoking 5 years ago but i am now on a strict diet and exercise program. I mention this as i am not sure if it has a connection and i am aware that being overweight can cause numbness in the legs. However these symptoms did start well before the weight gain and are not confined to my legs.
Approx. 12 years ago i developed a small patch just above my right knee that went sort of numb. Both legs are now equally affected and are permanently like this. This small patch has developed into a larger patch and now stretches from my knee upwards about 10" on front and outer sides of legs. I would describe it more as a loss of sensation. I also get occasional tingling, burning and a feeling of rippling. I have no problem walking but i do have muscle aches in the legs or cramps as though i have run a marathon, these are worse after sitting for a time. The burning and rippling can occur at any time, resting or otherwise. The other problem i have is with my hands/arms. I am an artist and am constantly using my hands and have muscle aches in these areas. Depending on the size of the item i am holding i get pains in my fingers if the item is small or wrists and forearms if bigger. These pains happen approx. 75% of the time. Things like carving a joint of meat are painful or repetitive tasks. As an example last week i needed to tear a small strip off about 20 greetings cards to create a jagged edge and this was causing pain to my fingers.
Other things which come and go are headaches, ringing in ear with loud music, and what i can only describe as awkward hand writing as though it is not a natural thing to do. Also the occasional loss of concentration, but maybe thats just me.
My google search indicated Diabetes or MS. I have recently tested negative for Diabetes.
Any advice appreciated, I have not asked for a medical opinion on this as yet.
Thanks in advance for any comments
Hope i am posting this in the right place, i have tried to post in the doctors forums, but cannot seem to get a space.
I would be grateful for your thoughts on my symptoms and if in your opinions they suggest MS.
I am overweight and have been since giving up smoking 5 years ago but i am now on a strict diet and exercise program. I mention this as i am not sure if it has a connection and i am aware that being overweight can cause numbness in the legs. However these symptoms did start well before the weight gain and are not confined to my legs.
Approx. 12 years ago i developed a small patch just above my right knee that went sort of numb. Both legs are now equally affected and are permanently like this. This small patch has developed into a larger patch and now stretches from my knee upwards about 10" on front and outer sides of legs. I would describe it more as a loss of sensation. I also get occasional tingling, burning and a feeling of rippling. I have no problem walking but i do have muscle aches in the legs or cramps as though i have run a marathon, these are worse after sitting for a time. The burning and rippling can occur at any time, resting or otherwise. The other problem i have is with my hands/arms. I am an artist and am constantly using my hands and have muscle aches in these areas. Depending on the size of the item i am holding i get pains in my fingers if the item is small or wrists and forearms if bigger. These pains happen approx. 75% of the time. Things like carving a joint of meat are painful or repetitive tasks. As an example last week i needed to tear a small strip off about 20 greetings cards to create a jagged edge and this was causing pain to my fingers.
Other things which come and go are headaches, ringing in ear with loud music, and what i can only describe as awkward hand writing as though it is not a natural thing to do. Also the occasional loss of concentration, but maybe thats just me.
My google search indicated Diabetes or MS. I have recently tested negative for Diabetes.
Any advice appreciated, I have not asked for a medical opinion on this as yet.
Thanks in advance for any comments
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You should consult a neurologist and get an MRI done to find the cause
Nothing can be presumed unless some investigations are done.It could be due to several reasons like degenerative spine changes ,MS,canal stenosis etc.
Get it evaluated.
Best
Try taking a good B complex vitamin. If you have a deficiency, the symptoms will get better quickly.
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has an article, "Effective Treatment of Neuropathic Pain," which you can find with an internet search.
There are prescription medications listed, as well as a number of supplements.
You said that your google search indicated Diabetes or MS.
Your symptoms are also consistent with tick borne infection.
Wishing you the best,
Carol