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Hi all, my son started with strange symptoms between Xmas and New Year and has convinced himself he has MS. He has been having problems with his eye for about a year, feels like its pulling and a bit blurry, he has been to see an opthalmic consulant who says he has inflammation in it and has given him eye drops which dont seem to be doing anything. Over Xmas his lip became numb on one side and his face is tingly, also his right arm is tingly and his right leg above the knee. We went to the docs and he tried to reassure him that it wasnt neurological as he has no weakness on his right side and tests doc did - reflexes, sticking pins in him etc making him touch his nose with his eyes shut etc were all fine. All blood tests were fine too. He feels like he needs to wee all the time, urine test came back normal though. Doc has referred him to a neurologist though and I wondered what the neurologist will do at the first consulation? Also do these symptoms sound like they could be MS? he is extremely anxious and I feel is trying to match the symptoms to MS!

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Stumbler

I can understand your concern. There's been something going on for a year and yet it's still unknown.

 

The Neurologist will also perform some of the reflex tests performed by the GP. They'll also go through the history of symptoms, so it's a good idea to have a short chronological list of symptoms that you can leave on file.

 

They'll also probably call for more tests, e.g an MRI scan of the brain, and possibly the spine, to give a view of what's going on inside.

 

Just keep in mind that symptoms of MS can overlap with all manner of conditions, so don't self-diagnose yourselves. Leave that to the professionals

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You're now on the correct route to get some answers, so be patient.

 

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John aka Stumbler (as I do fall over!)

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What a worry for you. I was diagnosed before it was so easy to google. I worked with a lady that had all the symproms and I recognised these symptoms and I really secretly thought she had MS she also was beginning to think she had. Anyway it took some time but it was unexplained nerve damage, it took some time to go away but it did. and 7 years on she has had no more nerve damage and has not got MS. there are loads of things similar and usually right themselves or are a lesser problem.

So keep at the neuro and GP until you explore every avenue.

I am 15 years on from diagnosis and can still touch my nose.

The only advise I can give as a person with MS and a mother of grown up children is.

Do not burn the candle at both ends . Eat healthy take moderate exercise Do not take drugs or drink excess and take plenty of rest and never let stress get to you. Until you get the all clear, than go out and celebrate and have a jolly good time.

Hope all turns out well, keep us informed how things are going.

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Scully

Hello and welcome to the forums.

 

Your son is now on the right track to find out what's happening with him.

 

As Stumbler has said, the neurologist will perform some further tests on your son, and probably include some that the GP hasn't. Mainly involving balance and testing for weakness. Depending on what the neurologist finds, he may order an MRi scan and further tests.

 

Hopefully you can go with him and it is a good idea to take a short list of which symptoms occurred, when and how long each lasted. Also look back and see if he had any of these odd symptoms in the past.

 

Only a neurologist can either rule MS in or out. There are so many things that it could be. From simple anxiety ( why does he think he has MS?) or a vitamin or enzyme deficiency right through to more complex conditions.

 

There is not much you or your son can do for now, except wait to see the neurologist and see if he requires some further tests. I know it's not easy to do, but rest assured, you are now on the right route.

 

Scully

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They are not brain lesions..........they are just bright ideas

 

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bob6660

Hi and thanks for all your reassuring words. My sons girlfriends mum has MS and he is matching his symptoms up with her initial symptoms. I think a lot of his problem is anxiety and spending too much time googling his symptoms!

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Scully

Hello Bob,

 

The Internet and can and is a wonderful thing to behold ! Unfortunately 'Dr Google' is often a downfall of some peoples lives.

 

You can feed in symptoms of simple cold, and Dr Google can come back and say you only have a week to live.

 

I really hope, for both your sakes that your son will be reassured by the Neurologist that he's absolutely fine and to get on and enjoy his life to the full.

 

Do let us know how he gets on. We all sincerely hope that he will be found to be fit and well.

 

Scully

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They are not brain lesions..........they are just bright ideas

 

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