I know this is an old question, and I guess I know there is no answer. My first episode with MS was 31 years ago, at which time I was not diagnosed, but MS was a possible dx. My next true exacerbation was 29 years later, although now in retrospect I recognize a lot of MS symptoms throughout the years.
However, sometimes it's hard to know if a symptom is from MS, or just from being an aging woman. For example, when I wake up in the morning, the bottoms of my feet hurt to walk on, and my legs are very stiff. That improves after walking a bit. After sitting for more than 15 minutes, when I stand, my legs are stiff. After walking a bit, they loosen up. Is that MS?
I have a LOT of hot flashes, and sweats. Is that just menopause (been doing this for years!), or is it MS?
I get leg and foot cramps, mostly at night, but sometimes during the day--is that my MS?
If I lay down on my back, with my head on firm pillow with pressure on the lower part of my head, my vision will sometimes blur for a little while: is that my MS?
My stamina is not what is used to be, and I get tired more easily: is that my MS, or just aging?
I have also had two serious surgeries in the past year and a half, which I think contributes to my overall stamina and strength (or lack thereof).
I dont know if anyone has any answers. I guess maybe I am just venting? Anyone?
However, sometimes it's hard to know if a symptom is from MS, or just from being an aging woman. For example, when I wake up in the morning, the bottoms of my feet hurt to walk on, and my legs are very stiff. That improves after walking a bit. After sitting for more than 15 minutes, when I stand, my legs are stiff. After walking a bit, they loosen up. Is that MS?
I have a LOT of hot flashes, and sweats. Is that just menopause (been doing this for years!), or is it MS?
I get leg and foot cramps, mostly at night, but sometimes during the day--is that my MS?
If I lay down on my back, with my head on firm pillow with pressure on the lower part of my head, my vision will sometimes blur for a little while: is that my MS?
My stamina is not what is used to be, and I get tired more easily: is that my MS, or just aging?
I have also had two serious surgeries in the past year and a half, which I think contributes to my overall stamina and strength (or lack thereof).
I dont know if anyone has any answers. I guess maybe I am just venting? Anyone?
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