Ask the GP to do a neurological exam that is reflexes, pulling and pushing on arms and legs, may be standing with your eyes closed, following the finger or light with your eyes, and possibly walking. If it is abnormal then a neurologist would be the next step.
If the fatigue is your biggest problem no there are no magic bullets for that. You have to learn to pace yourself. I do most of my harder things before noon. I also take hour power naps. Ironically exercise like walking helps. You have to build up. Start with 15 minutes.
Alex
Thank you so much for the quick responses but what about these stining/itching painful moments in my scalp I have been to my GP and a rheumatologist but to no avail I can deal with most everything but the fatigue when it hits I'm usless for a day or more and the constant leg pain/tightness/cramp sensation its unbearable and inhibits my sleep do y'all think it is worth seeing a Neuro about? The shocking pain from my neck to forehead especially
Hi there,
I recommend you see your GP as soon as you can because having elevated iron or ferritin in your blood stream can actually be causing you immense problems. Do you have haemachromatosis (spelling ?) or have you been tested for this? I have two family members who can get high iron levels but do not have haemachromatosis. Have you had your levels checked recently?
This may explian the fatigue you are experiencing as high iron causes similar symptoms to iron deficiency anaemia. It's recommended that you have blood taken if your iron is too high and please be aware that iron can affect both your liver and your brain as it tends to store in these places. This may or may not account for some of your symptoms. I am not a doctor by any means so please take my advice and see your GP about what your experiencing.
Take Care,
Karry.
Have you been to your GP? They can be the best place to start. They can order all the blood work for the most likely/easiest to address things and refer you on to a specialist if it seems one is necessary. Nothing you mention seem to scream MS to me, but this is just my (layman's) impression. It may be as simple as correcting your vitamin deficiencies under your doctor's supervision. Hope so!