Is muscle strain common?

I did not know there could be a connection between possible MS and muscle strains.  I have terrible neck pain - had this for months now - the back of my neck and shoulders is solid.  Tried massage - so painfull.  Tried tens machine - again so painful.  On my 4th change of pillow (expensive hobby) and still no good.  Then I tried Reflexology as an experiment and with nothing to lose.  Great, at last relief for days following treatment.  Also left shoulder is cold, stiff and with a deep pain within.  This is not permanent but occurs with I have an "attack".  My muscles all feel so weak and I feel I use my "bones" not muscles to get about.  Could be old age (61) or the possible MS that I have.  Still no positive diagnosis after six years although I have frequest appointments with the MS neurologists who refuse to refer me back to ordinary neurologists.

hi i find this very interesting. I am 49 and awaiting a visit to a neurologist because my gp thinks i may have MS. my symptoms started in May this year. I had severe pain in my head for a few minutes followed by serious blurred vision, pins and needles, tingling all over and muscle spasms in my back legs arms. after reading about your muscle strains etc i have come to realise that i am the same. My legs and ankles are always sore as are my arms. I have constant neck pain and i have had back pain for the past 7 years. Up until recently it has been liveable with but it is now getting to be unbearable. I thought my gp was probably wrong but now i'm not so sure and can't wait to see the neurologist to find out one way or the other.

I have been having these same issues. I went the gammit of general doctor, neurologist and tests, nothing helped. So I decided on a new approach, I am doing a detox clense for the next 14 days to see if it is toxins in my system causing the problems. I will try to keep you posted.