could this be ms

[wendx]

I am new on here. I was diagnosed about 15years ago with fibromyalgia because i had a lot of muscle aches. Over the years i have deteriorated to the point that i an in so much pain and have numerous other symptoms. I get lots of pain in my arms chest neck legs . I find it hard to walk very far now. I also alwayrs feel as though i have a tight band around my chest and find it hard to breath.also i feelbad in night. I get awful pains and overheated. Often wake with numb hands.  I have had lots of heart tests because of this. All normal. I have nausea ,headache's and recently blurred vision. I feel as though my doctor doesn't take me serious. Don't know what to do. I feel desperate. . Am i going mad

[wendx]

Hi HH, Thanks for replying. Sorry to hear you husband is also suffering.  I know its hard for those who are closest to us, My husband gets so frustrated with everything. He says he feels helpless. I have thought of changing my doctors for a while but don,t know where to go. I have often thought of paying to see someone private, but i don,t know what type of specialist i would need. I have so many different symptoms. Some doctors say its all in my head.
Things have definitely got worse over the years. My husband had to push me in a wheelchair, so i could go out with all my family on holiday this year.
Just want some consistency of care and for a proper diagnosis. Anyway thanks again , sorry if ive been ranting. All the best to you both.

Wendx

[HubbyHugs]

Hi again wendx lol. I just wanted to say that no you're not going mad. Even though it's my husband who's suffering, I feel frustrated with it all so how the patients themselves feel is beyond me. You've gone on for years like this and it's only human to need answers like all of us. Could you change your doctor? In our practice we have several GPs and some are more approachable than others and sometimes think outside the box. Tell them how desperate you are and how fed up you are of feeling like this, even if it means a few tears along the way just let it out and show them how you feel.
Everything seems to go so slowly sometimes. Again all the best to you and fingers crossed you'll find the right doctor to help you.

HH