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Hi There,
Ive had a rather anxious few months and have have been looking at your forums with great interest. This post would be way too long to go into everything... But I'll try and be brief.
Im a 33 year old nurse who is a mum of 3! I have had what I describe as heaviness and a ache in my right leg for a very long time now.... A CT scan of my back showed disc protrusions, and the pain etc has been put down to this for a long time. About 2 months ago I had what I called a "turn" where I felt funny in the head, had shock like sensations in my brain, and right arm weakness. The doc thought I could be having a stroke, and sent me for a CT brain which was clear. He then sent me to a neurologist who ordered a MRI, and thought I was experiencing Migraine. He started on Sandomigran, but I could not tolerate it as it made me more fatigued than I was already feeling.
The MRI of the brain showed multiple hyperintense lesions deep in the white matter of my brain. The report suggested that in my age group that MS would be a possible diagnosis. I returned to the neurologist who told me not to worry about it, and requested a MRI of full spine. (I am due for that on the 10/7/10) Its been a long wait... but I just want to know what is wrong with me.
I was taking zoloft and had been so since the birth of daughter in 2008. I was getting these "jolts" in my brain, made worse by a sudden noise. It felt like I jumpred, but my body didnt move. I decided to wean off the zoloft, as I didnt want the zoloft to be a possible excuse for my symptoms. I did it slowly and have now been off zoloft for 10 days. I am now getting these "jolts" almost constantly. They are not now just when there is a sudden noise, they seem to be just if I move my head! Ive been looking on the net and see that this is a common symptom of SSRI withdrawal, however I did have them (although not this severe) while on zoloft. My GP seems to think that the diagnosis of MS is a real reality, but I havent got that far yet...
I would describe my current symptoms as this "jolting" in my brain, right arm and leg weakness/ heaviness and fatigue. I look at other symptoms, and I have battled with them too... such as constipation, dropping things...
I guess I would just like any advise anyone could give me... or shed light on anything! I feel lost, anxious and abit of a hypocondriac... and no one seems to understand how I feel! OH and before I go, I was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes not normal age related, and waiting to see a opthamologist about that! It just keeps getting better!
Ive had a rather anxious few months and have have been looking at your forums with great interest. This post would be way too long to go into everything... But I'll try and be brief.
Im a 33 year old nurse who is a mum of 3! I have had what I describe as heaviness and a ache in my right leg for a very long time now.... A CT scan of my back showed disc protrusions, and the pain etc has been put down to this for a long time. About 2 months ago I had what I called a "turn" where I felt funny in the head, had shock like sensations in my brain, and right arm weakness. The doc thought I could be having a stroke, and sent me for a CT brain which was clear. He then sent me to a neurologist who ordered a MRI, and thought I was experiencing Migraine. He started on Sandomigran, but I could not tolerate it as it made me more fatigued than I was already feeling.
The MRI of the brain showed multiple hyperintense lesions deep in the white matter of my brain. The report suggested that in my age group that MS would be a possible diagnosis. I returned to the neurologist who told me not to worry about it, and requested a MRI of full spine. (I am due for that on the 10/7/10) Its been a long wait... but I just want to know what is wrong with me.
I was taking zoloft and had been so since the birth of daughter in 2008. I was getting these "jolts" in my brain, made worse by a sudden noise. It felt like I jumpred, but my body didnt move. I decided to wean off the zoloft, as I didnt want the zoloft to be a possible excuse for my symptoms. I did it slowly and have now been off zoloft for 10 days. I am now getting these "jolts" almost constantly. They are not now just when there is a sudden noise, they seem to be just if I move my head! Ive been looking on the net and see that this is a common symptom of SSRI withdrawal, however I did have them (although not this severe) while on zoloft. My GP seems to think that the diagnosis of MS is a real reality, but I havent got that far yet...
I would describe my current symptoms as this "jolting" in my brain, right arm and leg weakness/ heaviness and fatigue. I look at other symptoms, and I have battled with them too... such as constipation, dropping things...
I guess I would just like any advise anyone could give me... or shed light on anything! I feel lost, anxious and abit of a hypocondriac... and no one seems to understand how I feel! OH and before I go, I was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes not normal age related, and waiting to see a opthamologist about that! It just keeps getting better!
Yes the biggest baby of them all is the Husband!!!
Thankyou for your hints and advise. Looking forward to getting to know you all!!
Michelle
Terri has given you some sound advice, pointed you in the right direction and I am not sure I can add much more.
However I just wanted to add that you are not a hypochondriac, your symptoms are what you feel so trust in your own judgment.
You know your body better than anyone so listen to what it is telling you and try and notice what is really going on and keep a detailed diary as Terri sensibly suggested. It hink you will find that many of us go through feeling we are making a fuss and doubting our own judgment..but all I can say is trust you instinct, do not be fobbed off by anyone and be prepared to stick your neck out to get to the bottom of what is going on.
Glad to hear from you, keep patient and strong and goodluck
Love Sarah
PS Not sure how you have a 35 year old child when you are 33 but some things remain mysteries in life!!!
However I just wanted to add that you are not a hypochondriac, your symptoms are what you feel so trust in your own judgment.
You know your body better than anyone so listen to what it is telling you and try and notice what is really going on and keep a detailed diary as Terri sensibly suggested. It hink you will find that many of us go through feeling we are making a fuss and doubting our own judgment..but all I can say is trust you instinct, do not be fobbed off by anyone and be prepared to stick your neck out to get to the bottom of what is going on.
Glad to hear from you, keep patient and strong and goodluck
Love Sarah
PS Not sure how you have a 35 year old child when you are 33 but some things remain mysteries in life!!!
Hi and glad you found the forum!
You will find a lot of helpful friends and information here.
Sorry to hear about all your symptoms going on. It sounds like you definitely have neurological symptoms going on.
I too am in the medical field for 30 years now as a medical transcriptionist.
It sounds like you are on the right track with your neurologist and diagnostic testing.
I would start to keep a diary of your history (symptoms) at this time to give to your neurologist at each visit. At the top left are some applications you can use for this, such as, Trackers, Journals, Notes, as well as My Health Records. I think you will find this useful.
Also on your home page top right, you will find the "Health Pages." This is also wonderful information from our experienced forum members.
You are not alone. We are all in this together. We know when something is wrong with our body and we have to find out what it is. It can take some time though to get a diagnosis of MS due to the process of ruling other diseases out.
I hope this has been of some help to you.....
P.S. The next time you post, if you could, I would break up your paragraphs smaller as I have done above because it is hard for a lot of us to read large paragraphs due to eye problems. You will get more responses to your posts if you do this.
Wishing you well!
terri
You will find a lot of helpful friends and information here.
Sorry to hear about all your symptoms going on. It sounds like you definitely have neurological symptoms going on.
I too am in the medical field for 30 years now as a medical transcriptionist.
It sounds like you are on the right track with your neurologist and diagnostic testing.
I would start to keep a diary of your history (symptoms) at this time to give to your neurologist at each visit. At the top left are some applications you can use for this, such as, Trackers, Journals, Notes, as well as My Health Records. I think you will find this useful.
Also on your home page top right, you will find the "Health Pages." This is also wonderful information from our experienced forum members.
You are not alone. We are all in this together. We know when something is wrong with our body and we have to find out what it is. It can take some time though to get a diagnosis of MS due to the process of ruling other diseases out.
I hope this has been of some help to you.....
P.S. The next time you post, if you could, I would break up your paragraphs smaller as I have done above because it is hard for a lot of us to read large paragraphs due to eye problems. You will get more responses to your posts if you do this.
Wishing you well!
terri
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