Hello

[shel67]

Hello, I am here because I seriously think I have MS. I had a neuro exam and have MRIs this Thursday and that eye test they do. I'm currently in what I believe a severe flare. I have a million questions pertaining to this flare. It's been 4 months now and it has effected just about every part of me. I'll try to navigate around the forum to see where to post my questions. Thank you in advance.

[Seasha]

Hi shel67 and welcome to MSWorld. I'm so sorry you have been experiencing problems for 4 months now. It must be frustrating and difficult to maintain!

When you had your neuro exam, what did the Dr. say about your symptoms? Did s/he give any indications as to what might be going on? Any mention of steroids or other meds to calm down the sx?

I hope your upcoming MRI rules out MS, but if not, you've come to a good place here. Let us know what you find out and good luck this Thursday!!

[shel67]

She really didn't say much. Just that it was sensory. I'm dealing with a resident who consults with a doctor. She said I need the MRIs and the eye test and they are looking for MS. I'm getting them done tomorrow and the follow up was for July 6 which with my symptoms getting bad I called and said I can't wait that long ago I have the follow up next week.

Nothing was offered me because she said she needs to know what MRIs say. I went to ER twice hoping that could get something happening. All they did was give me Benzos for anxiety. The ER says to get the MRIs done and I guess my symptoms aren't bad enough to check me out there. The imbalance / dizzy/ sensory processing issues are the worst. But since I'm somewhat better I think the anxiety drugs is what made it worse or maybe it's relenting. I'm learning everyday is un predictable.

I'm working 9 hour days and I'm wondering if that along with the anxiety and stress is what's making the symptoms worse.

I tried last year to get doctors to take my symptoms seriously and I saw a doctor 4 years ago and they all suggested anxiety and perimenopause. I bought into it even though I knew some of my symptoms like the slurred speech for 2 months and the spaced outness wasn't normal for either. I do think symptoms are influenced by menstrual cycle. Every flare to my memory came with cycle. This last one in Jan started the day period did and I felt improvement when the cycle came the next month. This last cycle is when I felt a major set back and when all this stuff began 4 years ago I hemorrhage that month. So, who knows.