Hi
I was diagnosed as having Transverse Myelitis 4 years ago at T2 level. I was in hospital for a week and given steroids via IV. I made a full recovery after a few months.
I have for the last 5 weeks been having similar symptoms such as tightness round my chest sides and chronic back pain. My left leg is also very numb & heavy and leaves me very off balance & difficlut to walk long distances. My arms are very weak and heavy especially my left hand. The pain in my back is now a burning pain & I am now getting regular headaches. I recently had another MRI on my upper spine which came back clear. I am now being sent for a brain scan. I am taking Gabapentin which I have been told to increase to 600mg.
If my brain scan comes back clear is it possible that it could be MS? and should I ask for a Lumbar Puncture? I do not really get on with my neurologist as he makes me feel I am making up these symptoms!
Thanks
Jo