Hello. I am new to this site and just thought I would join for support and opinions. I had my first neuro appointment today testing for MS. My father has MS and so does my Aunt. I have had symptoms similar to both my father and Aunt....some that are different.
My first concern was worsening fatigue...i am exhausted most of the time, from when I wake up until night. Burning, tingling, and stiffness sensation dominate in my left leg but sometimes I have the same sensations in my right leg. There are times were my lower left leg feels "numb" and I put that in " because i still have feeling but my leg feels not there almost...hard to explain. Very uncomfortable feeling.
I had an MRI done of the brain Monday and the radiologist report shows some flares and stated something about dawson's finger. When i went to the neurologist today he did not see the same thing as indicated in the MRI report. He said he could certainly be wrong or missing what is there. He is ordering a Spine MRI and EMG. Then eventually i might have to have a spinal tap. All very stressed....just want answered. My moods have been everywhere..meaning i can feel ok about everything happening, then the next minute i am upset, scared, and crying. It's hard. My Father has had his diagnosis for almost 20 years....and his diagnosis was very straight forward and simple. My Aunt however, it took four years for her final diagnosis.
Thanks to all who read and support.
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My first concern was worsening fatigue...i am exhausted most of the time, from when I wake up until night. Burning, tingling, and stiffness sensation dominate in my left leg but sometimes I have the same sensations in my right leg. There are times were my lower left leg feels "numb" and I put that in " because i still have feeling but my leg feels not there almost...hard to explain. Very uncomfortable feeling.
I had an MRI done of the brain Monday and the radiologist report shows some flares and stated something about dawson's finger. When i went to the neurologist today he did not see the same thing as indicated in the MRI report. He said he could certainly be wrong or missing what is there. He is ordering a Spine MRI and EMG. Then eventually i might have to have a spinal tap. All very stressed....just want answered. My moods have been everywhere..meaning i can feel ok about everything happening, then the next minute i am upset, scared, and crying. It's hard. My Father has had his diagnosis for almost 20 years....and his diagnosis was very straight forward and simple. My Aunt however, it took four years for her final diagnosis.
Thanks to all who read and support.
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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