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helen62044
helen62044

Hi all,

Developed some new symptoms recently (slurred speech) so asked to see the Neuro sooner than Feb (my next Appt). He rang me last Thursday and said i could go and see him after his ward round on Monday. I went along just expecting him to do another exam etc. Anyway he said hed compared my 2 scans (may and sept) on the weds and my 2nd scan showed new lesion in a new area so he is pretty certain its ms. Said the lumbar puncture that's planned isn't really needed as no matter what the results are the scan shows ms.

I now await another MRI, ms clinic referral and stroke clinic referral as he couldn't explain the slurred speech.

Don't really know how i feel to be honest. Partly glad to be getting answers but partly scared!!

Helen

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  • jordisonforbes
    jordisonforbes helen62044

    Posted

    Hi Helen, sorry to hear that you have an MS diagnosis, its a long road with many varied symptoms, one of the being slured speach!!!! Hope you get good advise and support.x
  • bic24773
    bic24773 helen62044

    Posted

    Hello Helen, sounds like you've got a good neuro. I get slurred speech when I get fatigue but I also get it when I accidentally gave aspartame sweetener. Ive asked for an MRI and my Dr said why, do you think there's something wrong with your brain" !!!! I saw a neuro a year ago and he couldn't fibd my notes, he said see you in sux months. They cancelled

  • bic24773
    bic24773 helen62044

    Posted

    Oops, my appointment I niw se him in February. Good luck i wish you well.
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