Could i have MS

Hi, I just had to reply to your post.. I was diagnosed with M.S. 7 yrs. ago.. I had many of the symptoms you

have..I know how you feel as far as sounding like a hypochondriac.. but my advice to you is go see a neurologist..They know the kind of testing that is needed for a possible diagnosis.. Your Gp is not

qualified to tell you.. It sounds like you have not had the testing necessary to diagnose your condition what-

ever it may be.. It is very frustrating but you are the one who knows your symptoms.. Be your own

advocate. Go to another Dr. until you get someone to listen..Dont take no for an answer. Write down your

symptoms, what , when , and where. Keep a journal.. Do your own research and then make a list of

questions for the DR.. Bring copies of any tests you have had..Keep a file for all your tests and records.. Go

to the Dr. armed with specific questions and information.. Try not to be emotional, I know it,s hard. Think of it like, you are speaking for your child or a friend.. Some Dr,s turn off to crying and it,s unfortunate but it,s true..

Good luck,,Be patient..

Your symptoms do sound very MS like, so I would recommend seeking another doctor, providing a list of ALL of your symptoms and how they affect you. They should also rule out infections in your blood - requesting an MRI of your head/neck/spine would help, along with a lumbar puncture. Good luck and get your answer xxx

Thank you both for your reply's. Since this post alot has happened.

I was seeing a physiotherapist for sciatic pain and i broke down to her when she asked if i was having other problems, she was so understanding and told me i must go back to my GP and tell them she had said i need to see a neurologist. The GP was not happy they had told me this, but it worked. I have now seen the Neurologist and he has sent me for an MRI, which i had last Friday.

I am now waiting for an appointment to see the Neurologist to get the results.

I am now worrying what the results are, obviously i don't want it to be MS, but i now worry if its not will i just go back too not knowing and feel like i am not being listened to again.

Its so hard and a worry all the time, i just need to know. I cannot carry on like this anymore.

Thank you both again, you are really kind and i will let you know what the results are.

Thank you for the update, do let us know how it goes.

They will likely look at a few possibilities before considering MS - a brain or spinal lesion present doesn't confirm MS and, on the twist side of things, no lesions cannot rule out MS either. They have to check for infections like Lyme Disease as well as others, so I certainly hope you find your answer.

On the plus side, MS is a very well known and well researched disease that they are close to stopping forever. It is not as debilitating and progressive as it used to be.

Rosalind16, I just wanted to show you my support for what it is worth. Like so many others who use this site, who have been in MS limbo. I understand how frustrating it is when people write your symptoms off and tell you that there is nothing to worry about. They tell you that you're too young for it to be anything serious and they have no real way of knowing anything about how you feel.

Uncertainty is a dreadful thing, particularly when it concerns ones health.

I keep my fingers crossed that you get some answers very soon and in the meantime, I send my very best and warmest wishes to you.