29 year old male with symptoms of MS

[dolphins7272]

The last 2 months I have been experiencing dizzness and off balnce everyday it only gets better when i lay down , but it all started 3 months ago when my vision was a little weird and then the flollowing month i started to get pressure in my head and dizzness and off balance, i get numbess feeling on both of my thighs when laying down, my doctor sent me to get an MRI and the insurance didnt approve but they did approve CT scan but from what i have read the CT scans do not detect, im currently on Paxil 20 mg thinking maybe its anxiety but i still feel the same.

[kwarendorf]

Keep us posted!

Kyle

[dolphins7272]

Oh ok , thank you for your comments its well apreciated, also i have been yawning excessively so dont know if thats my nerves or what but just worried

[kwarendorf]

Yes, I have Secondary Progressive MS. The unscratchable itch is a symptom for some of us. No matter how hard I scratched the itch never went away.

Kyle

[dolphins7272]

Yeah if i scratch , it goes away, do you have MS if you dont mined me asking.

[kwarendorf]

Does scratching your itch do any good? I had an itch on my neck/shoulder that coarse sandpaper couldn't touch! As to contrast agents, MRI's now use something called gadolinium. I don't think it has iodine in it. I'd see if your doc can't convince your insurance company the MRI's are necessary.

Kyle

[dolphins7272]

Thanks ive done 2 CT scans came back normal but with no contrast due to im allergic to iodine , i have had these symtoms back in 2005 and did MRI and everything came back normal i also to add to all my syptoms i have excessive yawning and every once in while itching in my scalp in the middle of the night, just so frustrated that it might be MS.

[kwarendorf]

I'm with Jane on the CT. Your symptoms could be caused by any number of things. Getting a peak inside your head, in any fashion, would be much better than not having a look.

Kyle

[Red_Star]

Always suspect the drug first. My mother had dozens of symptoms, a few that were serious and life threatening, and stopping one drug said goodbye to all of the symptoms she had suffered with for many years.

Paxil Side Effects:

"Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Paxil:

Anxiety; blurred vision; constipation; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; gas; increased sweating; increased urination; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; numbness or tingling of the skin; stomach upset; trouble sleeping; weakness; yawning.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Paxil:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; black or bloody stools; chest pain; confusion; decreased concentration; decreased coordination; exaggerated reflexes; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; memory loss; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, agitation, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being, restlessness, or inability to sit still); persistent or severe ringing in the ears; persistent, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent anxiety or trouble sleeping; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; significant weight loss; stomach pain; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual bone pain or unexplained swelling, tenderness, or bruising; unusual bruising or bleeding; ; unusual weakness; vision changes; worsening of depression"

[JaneK1975]

I'm really glad you're seeing a doctor. The symptoms you describe sound horrible, but they don't scream MS to me. Has your doctor given any indication of what he/she thinks you should be tested for? The symptoms you describe could be caused by many, many things. If I were you, I would want to know what my doc is looking for or what he/she thinks could potentially be causing the problems. I think that's the place to start.

By the way, if your insurance wants a CT and your doc is willing to have it done, you should get it. Tests that show normal results can be just as valuable as tests that show abnormal results, since they allow doctors to rule certain problems out, which gets you one step closer to finding out what is going on with your body.

Best,
Jane