MS

[msleigh]

Hi I'm 44 and not sure what to think. I had a mri a few wks ago and was told I had at least 20 lesions in my brain. I have been having numbness in fingers and toes, blrred vision, dizzyness, muscle spasms, forgetfulness, word don't look right. Dr said it is demylination of nerves. Does this seem like alot to anyone? Also said could be MS. They took blood to test now I'm waiting 3 wks for results seems like a long time. Dr didn't really say much call him in three wks see me in six. I feel abit put off.

[jacksprat2]

Hello
I am 43 year old Woman in New Zealand. Thank you for the link to MS world. My symptoms are numbness tingling, head pressure severe shooting pains in legs and head daily. dizziness loss of thought ane memory, had crawling skin and itchy thats stopped, my right side went numb and tightness. I have had spasms start in my arm. Blurred vision. Depression and tears (so no like me at all)  Vertigo and gurgling in my head like water going down a drain. stiffness of joints

Was wondering what my prognosis will be so I can plan my life around whats best for my family as I have 5 children 3 are teenagers so not so bad.

What medication is there to stop symptoms?

I would appreciate any thoughts on this, as people dont understand, as I look so normal and everyone just carries on like nothing wrong. I dont want the children to have to deal with this but I could do with discussing it with someone.

Thanks
Regards Jacqui

[jglow]

I read your post and remembered back to when I was diagnosed over 20 years ago.  I was as confused as you seem.  I was paralyzed on my entire left side and went through 5 neurologists and several misdiagnoses before they did a spinal tap and confirmed it was MS.  Conventional treatment was very little other than steroids back then which gave me terrible side effects.  Because of little knowledge and not many resources I began to educate myself and followed the path of nutrition changes, food supplements, exercise, massage and Reiki for my treatment and management of MS.  15 years ago I got back to running.  If you'd like to chat more I'm here.  I'm new to message boards in general but feel the need to share with others and help them on their path whatever it may be.  Peace & Health!

[smittygirl]

Hope is right!  Please go to the MS forum on this site.  It is full of great information and very caring people.  I am in the process of waiting for a dx of MS as well.  I have learned so much from that forum.  Don't wait!  Hope to "see" you there!  Best of luck.


smittygirl
Sue

[floridagirl11]

Hi Msleigh,

I am sorry that you are having to go through something like this. I have recently been diagnosed with either Scleroderma or Lupus, so I really feel for you. You are like me, as you are unsure of your exact diagnosis. I think the best thing you can do right now is to go to an MS message board and try to get some support from other MS patients. It has really helped me so far to get connected to others that may be in my situation. It is so true that no one can really understand what we're going through unless they go through it themselves. Here is a link to an MS board: http://www.msworld.org/html/index.htm

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Hope