1. Community
  2. Brain and nerves
  3. Multiple Sclerosis

Routine GP appointment escalated!

Posted , 4 users are following.

callum9588
callum9588

Hi I recently went to my GP as was told I more than likely had carpal tunnel syndrome after a work medical  (I work with jackhammers etc) upon seeing the GP my Doctor says he didn’t agree with the diagnosis and suspected something a bit more sinister (a stroke or MS ) my only real symptoms are no grip strength in right hand and unable to extend toes on right side! I have an urgent MRI booked for tomo but can anyone give me any ideas what it could be? Thanks 

0 likes, 6 replies

6 Replies

  • faye70665
    faye70665 callum9588

    Posted

    Hi Callum,

    I am sorry you are having problems.What are they doing the MRI on.The

    head of arm? I have right hand weakness and can't extend God's on right

    foot.After many tests and many mri 's my issues are coming from my neck.

    Neuro says there is not a nerve in my neck that is not pinched.I suffer with

    pain daily that meds help but not much.Pain management thinks medical

    cannabis will help but HollYwood luck to you! take about 3 months to get once approved.I am

    willing to try anything.Good luck to you.

  • faye70665
    faye70665 callum9588

    Posted

    Hi Callum,

    I am sorry you are having problems.

    I have right hand weakness and can't extend toes on right

    foot.After many tests and many mri 's my issues are coming from my neck.

    Neuro says there is not a nerve in my neck that is not pinched.I suffer with

    pain daily that meds help but not much.Pain management thinks medical

    cannabis will help but will take about 3 months to get once approved.I am

    willing to try anything.Good luck to you.

    • callum9588
      callum9588 faye70665

      Posted

      They are doing it on my head, I have no pain at all just unable to grip with right hand or point toes on right foot.
  • jeralyn31046
    jeralyn31046 callum9588

    Posted

    The MRI will help but M S is not always visible with first symptoms. The should be able to rule out a tumor. That would be good news. They may need a spine MRI too. Hoping the news is good. I had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists with great sucess. I have MS and also developed more issues in arms had my spine and neck fused all is good but I still have drop foot in right foot and neuropathy in legs.
    • christine63572
      christine63572 jeralyn31046

      Posted

      I have terrible neuropathy in legs as well as muscle spasms that hurt. I dont have any weakness l have seen a neurologist who did brain and c spine mri and ruled out ms. Im not convinced as my symptoms are still there the pain in calves are becoming unbearable. What were your symptoms of ms jeralyn.
  • callum9588
    callum9588

    Posted

    Hi thanks for the info, i had my MRI on Saturday and have been told the results are back today! Unfortunately the receptionist can’t tell me anything over the phone and I have booked an appointment with the GP I’m guessing the fact it is back so quick is good news! So I remain hopeful 
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.