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Q: I Don't Want to Be Here, But I Have Questions

asked by: rockymntchica on January 30th, 2005

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I'm 32. I'll just cut to the chase. I've had a lot of weird symptoms most of my life, but always figured they were individual cases. Now i'm beginning to look at them as a whole and wondering if I have ms. Hopefully someone here can help me.

-when I was about 20, my lip went numb.
-it's not unusual for a couple of my fingers on my right hand to go numb once in a while.
-my toes have gone numb and are super sensitive to the cold.
-my inner thighs have gone numb recently.
-i have this black spot in my left eye that drives me crazy.
-a couple of years ago I had a horrific experience. I was in excruciating pain about every 2 hours. It started under my sternum and radiated around to my back. They never figured out what it was. It lasted about 2-3 months. It finally went away w/ the help of prayer and accupuncture.
-yesterday I woke up and it felt like a muscle going from my neck to the top of my head (left side) was spasming. My eyes were also jumping and twitching. It hurt.
-recently i've been "seeing" things out of the corner of my eyes.
-i also have this "pain" from my right shoulder blade that feels like it's tightening around to my ribs.
-i have periods of extreme fatigue.

Do these symptoms sound anything like ms? Thank you for your help.
Christy

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mommy7

replied on November 8th, 2005

New User

I wondered if you came up with any diagnosis? I have nearly every symtpom you have and even had a strange spasm in my guts (upper stomache) which lead to gallbladder removal. The pathology report came back and it was normal...Not gallbladder disease, no stones, no sludge. Still dealing with symptoms. I am 35 year old female. Seven children. High blood pressure, but other wise healthy not counting the strange symptoms. Corner of eye "cob webs" in left eye. Left pinky on hand goes numb. Left foot goes numb, little man with an ice pick on the tip of my nose (thats what it feels like) and tons of forgetfulness. Really bad. I thought it was a "thirty something" sypmtom. But after 3 years and after surgery and tons of tests, I am beginning to wonder. Did you get tested?

willpwr

replied on January 10th, 2006

New User

I have the same kind of symptoms. My thumb and my index finger are numb right now on my right hand and my upper lip is numb, I also feel tightness from my shoulder down to my wrist. Ive been taking prednisone (not recommended cause of other major side-effects).
There is nothing worse than feeling better for several months and all of the sudden one morning you feel "something" happening again. I know i'm not going to let this get the best of me.....

mommy7

replied on January 10th, 2006

New User

About These Strange Symptoms

I am still struggling with same thing...But wanted to post this as a possibility. I have found that my water has lead in it. We had our well pump replaced and it is regulations to have it tested. I had to have our kids (all seven) tested for poisoning. They were all negative thank the lord. However, before we had them tested I began looking up symptoms and some of these symptoms fall right in line with lead poisoning. I am not tested yet but will be soon. I will post the results when I do. Currently my symptoms are a tiny man picking on the tip of my nose with an ice pick...Strange but thats what it feels like. And also a sensation of warmth on my head that is wet. Numbness comes and goes. Its all very frustrating.

willpwr

replied on January 10th, 2006

New User

When I was a kid, I had a friend who's mom had ms. I always remember thinking to myself, man I feel terrible for her, I hope that never happens to me. Life is grand isnt it? What you said about the lead poisoning, I never thought of that before... It does make sense.. In high school someone poked me in the arm with a pencil and the lead is still in there... I wonder if that can be part of it too. I wish you the best of luck with your tests!!!

san54

replied on January 10th, 2006

Experienced User

Ms Symptoms

I am almost 57, I was just diagnosised in 2000. You need to have several testes done and sometimes that won't be enough. A catscan, an mri and other tests from a neuro. But, if you don't get a diagnosis right away don't give up. I may have had symptoms many years ago, but not until 2000 when half of my body went numb did a doctor put me in for tests. It can be many other auto-immune diseases, but you need to get tests done to rule all other auto-immune diseases. Do not give up. You know your own body, keep pushing for tests and answers. Good luck and god bless :wink:

willpwr

replied on January 10th, 2006

New User

I know, you're right. Right after the spinal tap (6 yrs ago) I lost my job and of course I had no more insurance. I had to make due with prednisone for a long time. Unfortunately the economy sucks and i've only been doing contract work. It's too expensive getting insurane on my own. I'm a newlywed for about a year and about to hop on my wife's insurance plan.. I will resume testing asap. But I am skeptic that they will not accept a pre-existing condition.

san54

replied on January 10th, 2006

Experienced User

Ms Diagnosis

There must be a way for you to get some assistance from the state. Hospitals have ways for people to get care or even a free clinic. I will be thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed. Don't give up.
Sandy :wink:

willpwr

replied on January 11th, 2006

New User

Thanks sandy, I appreciate that!!

willpwr

replied on January 11th, 2006

New User

Question, where does one get tested for vitamin d deficiency? Can I just go to the local hospital or medical center or can a family doctor run that test?

earthmom

replied on January 13th, 2006

New User

Ms And Other Autoimmune Diseases

There are more than 80 autoimmune diseases, each with their own list of symptoms. I currently have 4 different autoimmune diseases - chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, sjogren's and multiple chemical sensitivities. It took 13 years before they confirmed the sjogren's. Oftentimes autoimmune disease will go undetected forever because it comes and goes. It can be similar to taking your car to the mechanic because it's making a noise that is driving you nuts, then when the mechanic gets under the hood, s/he can't find anything wrong. It can be very frustrating and people oftentimes begin to feel as if they are hypochondriacs and that the symptoms are all in their head.

Each of you have listed symptoms that most certainly could be an autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity symptoms can be managed through dietary changes and nutritional supplements.

We host a free autoimmunity teleseminar every wednesday evening. My business partner has spent over 17 years researching autoimmune disease after being diagnosed with epstein-barr. She is a wealth of information and has assisted me greatly in managing my symptoms.

If you have specific questions, please feel free to pm me. I will be happy to assist you and provide you with additional resources.

All the best,

kathy browning

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