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Had Tinnitus, doc sent me for an MRI. MRI people said I had spots on the base of my brain which looked like MS. My MD sent me to a Neurologist. He looked at the MRI and said there was only one spot on my brain and if it were MS there would be many spots. Then I had to point out the report said the MS was in my base of my brain. He then started to back track and said he had to have someone else look at the MRI. I have a spinal MRI on Monday, then more test in two weeks, then back to the Neurologist on the 30th. This is totally freaking me out. I've had heart issues, and my back has hurt for a good two years solid. I have carpel tunnel as well. If it is MS, I just wanta start treating it, but the back and foot pain is horrible....and I feel its just gonna get worst. I have no ideal what to expect or how to start to deal with this....O, the doc. said if I had MS I would have known it by now, Im 44.
Hello and welcome to the community.
I am sorry to hear that you are in so much pain and that you are possibly facing MS. It is a scary experience for sure.
If the neurologist you saw said that you would have more spots on your brain and you "would have known it by now", then you probably need a second opinion. People find out they have MS with only one lesion. They also find out they have MS at all ages (from kids to the elderly). I am not saying that you have MS.... Just pointing out the fact that your neurologist said some things that are not true.
The symptoms that are common with MS are also common in many other disorders. You are doing the right thing by working with your doctor. Waiting for tests and test results is no fun, but it takes time. Hang in there.
Best,
Tom
I am sorry to hear that you are in so much pain and that you are possibly facing MS. It is a scary experience for sure.
If the neurologist you saw said that you would have more spots on your brain and you "would have known it by now", then you probably need a second opinion. People find out they have MS with only one lesion. They also find out they have MS at all ages (from kids to the elderly). I am not saying that you have MS.... Just pointing out the fact that your neurologist said some things that are not true.
The symptoms that are common with MS are also common in many other disorders. You are doing the right thing by working with your doctor. Waiting for tests and test results is no fun, but it takes time. Hang in there.
Best,
Tom
Silly doctor , some of us have had it for years and not had dx. I was 69 when I got my dx.
Of course, m means multiple, as in lesions
Somehow I think it's something else just can't put my finger on it
You may need to consult an MS neuro if they are leaning towards that. I went thru 4 neuro's, not all are well versed on MS
Good luck and welcome to our corber
Of course, m means multiple, as in lesions
Somehow I think it's something else just can't put my finger on it
You may need to consult an MS neuro if they are leaning towards that. I went thru 4 neuro's, not all are well versed on MS
Good luck and welcome to our corber
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