Possible Multiple Sclerosis?!
Question: Possible Multiple Sclerosis.?
I am a 27 yo mother of 3. I have been having cramping in my feet for the past 2 months, as if I was walking barefoot on rocks. September 28th, I started nervously shaking on the left side of my body, that within a few days gradually got worse and turned into tremors. When I would go to walk, my left toes would curl under my foot it seemed, and I would have to walk on the outter left side of my foot. I called my doc because I went partially numb on the left side, still had some feeling, but not full feeling. I was then hospitalized and had numerous tests ran, MRI, CT, MRA and Spinal Tap. Which all came back normal, however I'm currently waiting for the results of the Spinal Tap. My shaking and tremors got worse, as to when I would go to stand up, my entire body would just "bounce". I literally couldn't stand still without shaking tremendously. I had bladder incontinence, and am still having constipation. My Neurologist at the hospital says possible MS. However, I went to get a 2nd opinion to another Neurologist, whom didn't even look at my tests, and made a diagnosis of ADD (because I quit college) and Migraines. The tremors have stopped and I am able to walk again without the help of a walker or wheelchair. Has Anyone else gone through these symptoms.? Does this really sound like MS.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Yes, but then again there are many diseases and conditions which could be causing the symptoms you are describing. You could have what is called relapsing remitting MS in which the symptoms come and go. I have MS and couldn't walk, talk or see out of my left eye for months. Were you to meet me today, you would never even guess that I have MS. I lead a pretty active life. The lesions that are indicative of MS do not show up on the MRI at the onset of the disease. And sometimes a spinal tap will also give no indication that a person has MS even though they do. MS is not easy to diagnose. It took me years to get a diagnosis.. You could have lyme disease or some other neurological or immunological disorder. I would suggest that you go to a clinic that specializes in MS. The neurologists there will be better able to rule out other diseases and come up with a diagnosis for you. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS.ORG) can direct you to the nearest clinic. I wish you all the luck in the world. Health Question & Answer
I can't help you but just want to say get well soon.Health Question & Answer