Does RRMS always progress to SPMS?

[bornworrier]

I was just wondering if it is at all possible to have a mild case of MS throughout one's lifetime?  I have had mild MS-like symptoms for 22 years now, without any major attacks..and symptoms which include bladder issues (frequency and feeling like I always have to go --this waxes and wanes,

sensory sensations-tingling, burning, very little numbness, pricking, feeling of liquid dripping under skin, vision issues (may have had optic neuritis right after I had the chicken pox), also some other minor vison issues like tons of floaters, weird distortions upon waking from deep sleep (goes away very quickly),

when cold fingers get a little numb quickly, same as with thighs, and when out in the cold i have pain in inner ear,

sometimes cant recall words, but this doesnt happen too often, no sexual desire.

I have not been diagnosed.  Last MRI's were 4 years ago of brain and C_spine and they were normal.  Is it possible to have normal brain and C-spine MRi's after having MS symptoms for 18 years? I also had normal MRI's years ago of brain and T-spine and normal spinal tap.

I believe I have MS because what else could it be after all these years?  All symptoms are MS symptoms, I am lucky they have all been mild.  The worst being the bladder.  It was my first symptom.    I have never had any problems walking, I can still work out fine at the gym doing strength training and eliptical machine.  My biceps and hamstrings seem like they may be somewhat weak as I am doing the exercises.

I am doing the OMS diet---Dr. George Jenelik.  If you would like to check it out the website is www.overcomingmultiplesclerosis.org.  I believe in this diet.  George JEnelik has MS, his mother had it too, and he has gone through all of the medical research and ;literature has come up with this diet plan-or lifestyle change that worked for him.  He has been on it for 10 years with no more progression and no symptoms of MS!!  There is proof in the works of Dr. Swank that a diet low in saturated fat works to stop the progression of MS.  

Anyway,  what I have found about the progression of RRMS is that it usually does progress to SPMS.  Does anyone have anymore information on this?  

Thanks for your help and taking the time to read my post.  

[1suzannet]

Just read about "Dr. Swank" and his diet for MS patients. I'm having no luck finding any information about this on line - could you please help direct me?
Suzanne

[Lulu54]

welcome.  would you please copy your question and start this as a new thread?  You have posted this on the end of a very long and somewhat convoluted discussion about another MS related topic.  

I want to be sure that you get answers to your question and don't get overlooked.  

Lulu

[ennyh391]

Hi everyone, what are the classic symtons of ms? I was diagnosed with meneires and had taken dr strand supps recomendation. And I felt well. However lately I felt my head being so light and always feel as if I'm floating I can't describe the feeling well here. And sometimes I felt like my nose had a funny sensation and it creeps up to my head. Ahh my head sometimes felt like a pair of hands creeping. I also suffer from anxiety so sumtimes if there r no symtons I indirectly invite anxiety as I m so used to feel symtons. Pls can someone help me n tell me the symptoms of ms. Thank u.

[tjj3761]

Thank you COBOB for backing me and all our friends up....

I never knew I was "dramatic." lol

God Bless our forum.....  

Best wishes,

terri

[angela5674]

Bumping for someone  :-)

[Sumanadevii]

I applaud both of you.  Wishing I had the knowledge and use of language to have gotten my message across better.  Thank you for speaking for me.