Could it really be MS?!
Question: Could it really be MS.?
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
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I am sorry to hear you feel like this, but all i can do is do some research for you.
The person with MS can suffer almost any neurological symptom or sign, including changes in sensation (hypoesthesias and paraesthesias), muscle weakness, muscle spasms, or difficulty in moving; difficulties with coordination and balance (ataxia); problems in speech (dysarthria) or swallowing (dysphagia), visual problems (nystagmus, optic neuritis, or diplopia), fatigue, acute or chronic pain, and bladder and bowel difficulties.Cognitive impairment of varying degrees and emotional symptoms of depression or unstable mood are also common. The main clinical measure of disability progression and symptom severity is the Expanded Disability Status Scale or EDSS.
Multiple sclerosis relapses are often unpredictable, occurring without warning and without obvious inciting factors. Some attacks, however, are preceded by common triggers. Relapses occur more frequently during spring and summer. Infections such as the common cold, influenza, or gastroenteritis increase the risk of relapse. Stress may also trigger an attack. Pregnancy may affect susceptibility to relapse, offering protection during the last trimester, for instance.
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The person with MS can suffer almost any neurological symptom or sign, including changes in sensation (hypoesthesias and paraesthesias), muscle weakness, muscle spasms, or difficulty in moving; difficulties with coordination and balance (ataxia); problems in speech (dysarthria) or swallowing (dysphagia), visual problems (nystagmus, optic neuritis, or diplopia), fatigue, acute or chronic pain, and bladder and bowel difficulties.Cognitive impairment of varying degrees and emotional symptoms of depression or unstable mood are also common. The main clinical measure of disability progression and symptom severity is the Expanded Disability Status Scale or EDSS.
Multiple sclerosis relapses are often unpredictable, occurring without warning and without obvious inciting factors. Some attacks, however, are preceded by common triggers. Relapses occur more frequently during spring and summer. Infections such as the common cold, influenza, or gastroenteritis increase the risk of relapse. Stress may also trigger an attack. Pregnancy may affect susceptibility to relapse, offering protection during the last trimester, for instance.
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Could be, could not be.
If the second doc said ADD, go with that. If the tranquilisers work and your symptoms stay away, that's it.
If it's MS you'll find out soon enough, so why worry about it now.?Health Question & Answer
If the second doc said ADD, go with that. If the tranquilisers work and your symptoms stay away, that's it.
If it's MS you'll find out soon enough, so why worry about it now.?Health Question & Answer