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    Pain without weakness?

    Hi. I have a question regarding pain/burning without weakness. Is this even possible?

    A little history on me, Nov 2009 I became numb/tingly on my left side. This lasted about 3 weeks and then disappeared. Neurologist ordered an MRI which did show 6 lesions, yet they were "not specific to a diagnosis". January 2010 it all came back but this time it was painful, an internal burn is the only way I can describe it. I also began experiencing hug symptoms. I have had a round of steroids and I am on Lyrica now, yet nothing has helped. I have had a 2nd MRI on May 15 and I am now awaiting the results.

    So my question is, Doc thinks this is MS, yet I have no muscle weakness to speak of. Can you have pain/tingling/burning without weakness??

    T.
    Terri
    Living in LimboLand
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    Originally posted by TSprairie View Post
    So my question is, Doc thinks this is MS, yet I have no muscle weakness to speak of. Can you have pain/tingling/burning without weakness??

    T.
    In a word, yes!

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      #3
      In a word, yes!
      Thank You!! I know it sounded silly but I just wanted some reassurance. Sometimes I think this is all in my head. My Neuro is good but I feel like I am whining when I am telling him my symptoms.

      Waiting for my appointment for MRI follow up. Time will tell.

      Thank you.
      Terri
      Living in LimboLand

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        #4
        I have definitely had burning, tingling and pain with absolutely no weakness.
        Christ now gives us courage and confidence, so that we can come to God by faith. Eph. 3:11 (DX 2/11)

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          #5
          Please try not to feel as if you're "whining" when you describe your symptoms. Your neurologist has heard it all, and he understands the range of symptoms MS can produce.

          I hope you get a firm diagnosis soon, and are able to start a disease modifying drug. There are also symptom management drugs other than Lyrica which may be of help.

          Best of luck to you!

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            #6
            I was just recently dx'd, and when my symptoms first started, my limbs felt heavy, but not weak. It was a really strange sensation.

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              #7
              Yes, pain without weakness

              Hi! I have been dxd for two years. The first year no pain in legs, just a nice slapping drop foot. One year ago, the leg pain started in both legs without warning. No weakness though and I was running 30 minutes or biking an hour easily. Now, the pain is better, but I have significant weakness. A couple of months ago, I started Amitriptyline, a low cost generic drug. It has been a lifesaver for me. The pain is still there, but it took the edge off. My neuro prescribes it regularly for his MS patients.

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                #8
                Hi TSprairie,

                I, too, am living in SK and I feel that I whine to my neuro. maybe we see the same guy!! i ahve had the same question.

                My biggest symptoms are fatigue, pain, aches and stiffness in arms and hands, and difficulties with proprioception.

                I don't have weakness, but I do lack endurance and my muscles fatigue. I seem to usually pass all those strength tests in his office...but if he made me keep repeating them, then it would be a different story.

                I was given amitryptyline for pain at night. It did help but felt dragged in the am, even taking at an early hour.

                All the best!

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