Possible MS?

[RamsInfiniti]

Hello.  I am a 28 y/o male and definitely worried that I might have a major neurological issue.  I know that my problems don't seem to be near as problematic as some of the people posting here, but I am still concerned ...

I am relatively healthy, but have gained about 60 lbs over the past 3 years and my exercise level has decreased to relatively nothing.  I am 6-3 and went from 200 lbs to 260 lbs over this time.   ...

About one month ago, I developed parathesias in both hands and feet, followed by muscle weakness on the right side two weeks later.  The muscle weakness is not a typical type of thing, as it like a dull aching pain in my neck, shoulder, arm, hand, and right leg.  More like a burning fatigue type sensation.  Not having any vision problems or any problems with clumsiness or decrease cognitive abilities.  The strange thing about the muscle weakness is that it seems to dissipate when I perform activites like riding a bicycle or running.  If I run a significant distance, I don't feel weak or don't feel the pain, but almost immediately when I stop, I get a VERY strong burning sensation.  The burning and weakness in the arm and hand can become apparent by something as small as holding a telephone to my head.  It does not seem to be consistent throughout the day ....

As for the parathesias, I seem to be alot better at rest.  The paratheisas and pain begin when I am active in just about anyway.  Heat does not seem to make it worse.  Had an MRI done on the cervical neck, and there were no problems noted.  I am really worried here ....

[want2bike]

You might want to read Hal Huggins book "Solving the MS Mystery".  It explains why alot of people are seeing sympthoms such as you have.  Good Luck.

[Suzie9]

I don't know much but i know it could be one of 100's of things and does not have to be MS.There are so many thing's that cause similar symptom's.Lyme Disease,Devic's,M.S,Hughe's syndrome loads.

Look thing's like i mentioned above, up on the internet.It will then lead you on to other things that could cause these symptoms.

Beast thing is to see your Doctor and get the ball rolling as it can take a long time and lots of tests to find out.You can always be researching in the mean time.

Suzie.

[jacksprat2]

Hi there, I have the same problems, maybe you should look up symptoms of MS and see if you can relate to other symptoms, I found with myself that once i did some research it all feel into place like connect the dots.

Hope you find out what it is

kind regards
Jacksprat2