Hi. I'm Kim; thought I would introduce myself since I am new here.
Yesterday it was confirmed that MS is responsible for all my symptoms I've been having.
In December I was taken to the ER because they thought I was having a stroke. I had passed out twice and had a severe headache. They did MRI's, CT Scans, and heart tests. They found lesions on my MRI but were reluctant to diagnose MS. So reluctant in fact that the Neurologist at that time told me it couldn't be. They tried to do a Spinal tap by bending me over a table in the ER and holding me down without any anestetic. Two attempts and I screamed at the doctor...he left frustrated and angry. HE was angry can you beat that?
After leaving the hospital I began having symptoms. Pain, extreme fatigue, speech issues, cognitive issues, etc. The Neurologist refused to consider any of the symptoms and wrote it off as migraines. I fired her and found another doctor who happens to be head of Neurology at a University and he has been great! He ordered another MRI which showed more lesions (3 months later) and the radiologist found additional lesions from the first MRI they missed.
Yesterday, my Neurologist said he believes it is MS and is sending me to an MS specialist next week. I am still in a bit of shock I think but I am a very positive person and intend to fight hard to stay as healthy as possible.
I think the hardest part was not knowing what it was, and feeling rather alone and though probably imagined thinking people thought I went from a strong person to someone who is kind of lazy. This really isn't me, i've always been a tough girl but the fatigue has been really hard and the pain equally so.
It was good to stumble upon this site and see the stories of others....I don't feel quite as scared and alone now. Thank you.
Yesterday it was confirmed that MS is responsible for all my symptoms I've been having.
In December I was taken to the ER because they thought I was having a stroke. I had passed out twice and had a severe headache. They did MRI's, CT Scans, and heart tests. They found lesions on my MRI but were reluctant to diagnose MS. So reluctant in fact that the Neurologist at that time told me it couldn't be. They tried to do a Spinal tap by bending me over a table in the ER and holding me down without any anestetic. Two attempts and I screamed at the doctor...he left frustrated and angry. HE was angry can you beat that?
After leaving the hospital I began having symptoms. Pain, extreme fatigue, speech issues, cognitive issues, etc. The Neurologist refused to consider any of the symptoms and wrote it off as migraines. I fired her and found another doctor who happens to be head of Neurology at a University and he has been great! He ordered another MRI which showed more lesions (3 months later) and the radiologist found additional lesions from the first MRI they missed.
Yesterday, my Neurologist said he believes it is MS and is sending me to an MS specialist next week. I am still in a bit of shock I think but I am a very positive person and intend to fight hard to stay as healthy as possible.
I think the hardest part was not knowing what it was, and feeling rather alone and though probably imagined thinking people thought I went from a strong person to someone who is kind of lazy. This really isn't me, i've always been a tough girl but the fatigue has been really hard and the pain equally so.
It was good to stumble upon this site and see the stories of others....I don't feel quite as scared and alone now. Thank you.
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