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mom2monkeys10
mom2monkeys10

Hi 

I am waiting for results for MRI with dye to confirm if i have MS but possible wont be till end of the month. I was told to get in touch if I was getting worse symtoms. before it was just double vision and headaches for 5 mins about 3 times a day.

I had a headache all day yesterday and I woke up with one today - should i get in touch or wait?? as it might not be anything to do with it (even though its the side where they found something in the last MRI)

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  • wendy80842
    wendy80842 mom2monkeys10

    Posted

    hi, i'm sorry you're having problems with pain. you don't say what it is that they're testing for, or what dept. this is via?! i see that you've joined the MS group, if that's what they're suspecting, unfortunately, going through diagnosis can take a while. they would almost certainly suggest doing a lumbar puncture. any visual problems usually leads to an 'evoked potential test', which just looks at your brain waves as you watch a computer screen icon move around.

     as they said to get in touch if you were experiencing worse symptoms, i would give them a call, even if it's just to keep their records right.

    i hope you find out soon. talk to your gp about pain relief options for those headaches.

    • mom2monkeys10
      mom2monkeys10 wendy80842

      Posted

      They suspect MS but not ruling out anything yet. but I they saw one side is slow to react. they did blood test and they came back ok. I am currently seeing eye clinic and neurology clinic (but the guy i see only in 2 weekends in a month 
  • wendy80842
    wendy80842 mom2monkeys10

    Posted

    hi again,

    i'd recommend keeping a record of any symptoms and their severity. record dates symptoms start (and if they end). whatever this might turn out to be, being able to give info to medics is always useful. take a list of what you want to talk about to appointments, too.

    i'm not aware of headaches being an ms symptom though...?! but muscle weakness and vision problems obviously are. ms is a notoriously tricky condition to identify, as we all have such varying problems. you could always discuss your problems with your GP, as well.

    i'd recommend the MS Society's website for info and support (via forum) even if ms is only suspected, lots of people find it helpful (i'd suggest that you favour the 'everyday living' forum, as it's the busiest

    • mom2monkeys10
      mom2monkeys10 wendy80842

      Posted

      thank you i will have a look and also post this there and see what they suggest. thank you 
    • mom2monkeys10
      mom2monkeys10 wendy80842

      Posted

      the other website doesnt seem to putting my replies on. yes to the question you asked on it
  • wendy80842
    wendy80842 mom2monkeys10

    Posted

    sorry, i forgot about the fact that the ms site vets posts from new starters, it's only at first and then they're posted instantly.

    take care x

    • mom2monkeys10
      mom2monkeys10 wendy80842

      Posted

      yeah i didnt take the time and looked at the pins post which should of - thanks anyway x
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