hi can anyone tell me if I have the symptoms of MS
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hi it is a long story but three years ago it started where I could not move my left arm. I have always been healthy so this was a suprise to me. I went to the doctor who sent me for a MRI looking for a stroke and a limber punch all negative. I was diagnosed with a migraine so I never went back. However over the past three years I have become coloured blind and I am getting double vision which is getting worse. I have an ache again in my arm and tingling in my arm and left leg.i get like spasms in my rib area but not everyday they come and go. I feel like ants are crawling over my body and face and now find it difficult at times to find the right words. I bump into things as I judge them wrong and trip when nothing is there whilst walking out and about because my legs feel heavy. I am exhausted everyday and wonder if I have what is called MS ? Please anything will be helpful advice thank you
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marilee43089 vanessa66472
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Have you seen a doctor since you started gettingthe double vision and the other new symptoms? If not, then start there. I would want to get another MRI and I would want to see the written report on the last one you got. If you get a new one, and it comes out negative, then I would be stumped.
Yes, I think those symptoms are those of MS. Haven't you researched MS symptoms? There are many great sites and even videos on youtube.
vanessa66472 marilee43089
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Hi no I haven't thank you . I will look at youtube. I felt deflated the last time to be honest when I went and then just got on with life . I did not know that I could see the written report .
marilee43089 vanessa66472
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I am in Usa. I have getting impression from others on here in UK that they have more difficulty getting results from tests. I specifically ask for the tests. I also have a CD of my MRI, that I can show, and have, to other doctors to get another opinion. The radiologist reads the MRI and then provides the doctor that ordered it a written report. Most of the report is technical describing what they saw. They then provide an brief 'impression' of the results.
I do understand the just getting on with life, because I am in that position now. When you are still feeling bad but no diagnosis, you sometimes just give up on it.
In your case, I think it would be good to see if there are any changes between now and your last MRI. If their aren't, then I might feel more confident about not having MS.
My symptoms are still pretty mild and vague, so I would expect it's going to take a while for me to get a diagnosis. In your case, you have enough symptoms, specifically the double vision, that it warrants more testing.