HI everyone. It has been very heart warming to find like wise people to talk with!!!! I have been having symptoms for a couple of years now but have always associated them with other causes.
First would be random numbness in the legs. This numbness comes and goes. At the moment, my left hip area and right great toe have been numb for several weeks. I also have numbness of the right knee that is transient. I have always assumed this was due to my back pain...(maybe a pinched nerve)
Second symptom consists of periods of time of not being able to urinate and having to cath myself. This began about 2 years ago after a total hysterectomy. I assumed this was because my bladder had "fallen out of place"
In Jan. I became severely ill from "asthma" symptoms...mainly shortness of breath, especially on movement...like walking, or daily activities.
While in the hospital, I began to have the urinary symptoms and told the nurse, who in turn got me a urology consult. The urologist comes in and says "so you have MS?"...I was stunned....I said No, I just think my bladder "fell". He checked the position of my bladder and said it was fine. Also scoped my bladder with no abnormalities.
So I went to a new primary care after discharge from he hospital. (have never had insurance so I never had a regular dr) I was telling this new dr my symptoms and since I am having difficulty urinating and numbness he is sending me to the neurologist.
I am 31 years old and in looking back have several other symptoms such as severe fatigue and pretty noticeable word finding problems. Also...I had a MRI of my lumbar due to the pain and numbness, which showed nothing but arthritis. I understand most or all lesions are in the thoracic and above.
Im frustrated bc despite all these symptoms may PCP also suggested I may just be depressed. Sure, ill admit im not Miss Happy go Lucky...but I highly doubt all these are all from depression. Maybe fatigue, but not being able to urinate?
After reading about people being blown off at appt, Im worried now about not being heard. Im praying for a great outcome but at the same time I NEED SOME ANSWERS!!!
Thanks for reading and prayers and thoughts to all!!
First would be random numbness in the legs. This numbness comes and goes. At the moment, my left hip area and right great toe have been numb for several weeks. I also have numbness of the right knee that is transient. I have always assumed this was due to my back pain...(maybe a pinched nerve)
Second symptom consists of periods of time of not being able to urinate and having to cath myself. This began about 2 years ago after a total hysterectomy. I assumed this was because my bladder had "fallen out of place"
In Jan. I became severely ill from "asthma" symptoms...mainly shortness of breath, especially on movement...like walking, or daily activities.
While in the hospital, I began to have the urinary symptoms and told the nurse, who in turn got me a urology consult. The urologist comes in and says "so you have MS?"...I was stunned....I said No, I just think my bladder "fell". He checked the position of my bladder and said it was fine. Also scoped my bladder with no abnormalities.
So I went to a new primary care after discharge from he hospital. (have never had insurance so I never had a regular dr) I was telling this new dr my symptoms and since I am having difficulty urinating and numbness he is sending me to the neurologist.
I am 31 years old and in looking back have several other symptoms such as severe fatigue and pretty noticeable word finding problems. Also...I had a MRI of my lumbar due to the pain and numbness, which showed nothing but arthritis. I understand most or all lesions are in the thoracic and above.
Im frustrated bc despite all these symptoms may PCP also suggested I may just be depressed. Sure, ill admit im not Miss Happy go Lucky...but I highly doubt all these are all from depression. Maybe fatigue, but not being able to urinate?
After reading about people being blown off at appt, Im worried now about not being heard. Im praying for a great outcome but at the same time I NEED SOME ANSWERS!!!
Thanks for reading and prayers and thoughts to all!!
Best of luck to you, please keep us updated.
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