Muscle Soreness

[Elizabeth]

Reading and responding to some of the other messages on this Forum prompted me to write my own message. Starting in January I thought I had the flu. I had all the classic symptoms; tiredness, weakness, achy legs and hands and overall yuck. The symptoms gradually decreased but then every once in a while I would get these strange shivers/tingling going down my spine out my arms and down my legs. My hands would be weak and clumsy. Gradually those went away and now I am left with a muscle soreness in my legs that is with me constantly. I have had this muscle soreness for 8 months, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I can't remember the last time I have moved my legs without them feeling sore. Sometimes (one or two times a week) they feel so weak, like i'm recovering from the flu, that I just have to sit and put my feet up because I don't feel like doing a thing.

I have done the ususal MRI of brain and spine, EMG, blood tests, Lyme tests - all negative. Physical exams are normal. I have left many a doctor stumped.

My neuro doesn't seem to think it's MS - but he can't be 100% sure. (He doesn't think its time for a spinal tap). The only other two symptoms I have is the occasional weakness/heaviness/clumsiness in my hands, but this lasts only a couple of hours and leaves. Also, I have been feeling lightheaded lately (but I also got a new perscription for contacts).

I'm sick of going to doctors - and one of them suggested that I could have had a viral infection in January and it's just taking an extra-long time to recover (hence the muscle soreness). What do you think? Does this sound like beginning symptoms of MS or just an extra-long recovery. Health wise everything else is fine. Should I start the round of doctors again or should I wait and see? Thanks in advance to any advice from anyone!!

[Elizabeth - Original Poster]

Yes Hillary, I do care what is going on with my post but was not quite sure how to respond to all those messages.

Thank you all for your opinions and comments and well wishes. The circulatory issue was brought up to me once before and I have made an appointment with my GP for a follow-up. It has also been brought to my attention that my birth control pills might have something to do with it. Has anyone else heard that? I switched (around the same time my soreness began) to the new birth control pill called Ortho-Trycylene (totally spelled wrong). I have an appointment with my OBGYN in a couple of weeks, so I plan to follow up with her about that.

Thanks again for your comments!

[Hillary Simpson]

Has anyone noticed that Elizabeth is NEVER on her own post anymore?  Is she well?  Gone?  Doesn't care?  Why is the post taking up valuable time and space when the poster doesn't give a darn?  I'd really like to know.  Don't everyone go jumping on me like with Laurie.  It's JUST a simple question!  I wish EVERYONE well and my question DOES have to do with this post!

[kelly]

Christine--I apologize to you for the harsh remarks.  Elizabeth--I apologize to you for taking up space on your post.  Laurie is right--We should all help one another.  Not be mean.

[kelly]

Christine--I apologize to you for the harsh remarks.  Elizabeth--I apologize to you for taking up space on your post.  Laurie is right--We should all help one another.  Not be mean.

[Laurie to Christine and All]

Christine--I will apologize to all.  PLEASE let's all just stop now.  I hope EVERYONE feels better and gets well!  Let's none of us waste time and enregy on anger, disgust or anything else.  I apologize to all.  We are all friends to help one another.   Okay?  Now back to muscle soreness.  I hope all is okay now.

[Christine]

He said he would stop answering postings.  That's all.  I also found my previous actions to be out of line way back when.  As for a personal relationship?  No... he just helped me through my massive craniotomy with a lot of good advice and support.  It was tough and so was the follow-up stereotactic radiosurgery.  Since he is such a good physician, I painted one of my characters with his likeness and devotion.  I've said my piece... now I leave it all up to you to pass judgement.

C?