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Follow up MS or Something Else?

Could I have MS or is it something else?
In the last 6-7 years I seem to have collected a whole host of health problems which are odd and seem to now be getting worse, sometimes they go away for a while then come back...............etc
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Hi I dont knwo how to add more info, have had repeated blood tests for thyroid, diabetes everything and all it shows are infections when Ive had boils or everything tbh I think the boils were stress related and just unfortunate and seem to have subsided since moving to a better house but its all the other stuff with my balance etc pain in arms and legs, feet etc also insomnia. The thing about being mixed up with words etc isnt really confusion as such hard to explain, just dont feel in control of my body and am getting small but noticable spasms which seems to be gettand dropping stuff now my spellings getting worse. I feel like Im really starting to deteriorate physically and mentally on a daily basis :S
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I am really sorry to hear about what is going on with you at such a young age.

Maybe you need to seek a specialist. You didn't say if your Dr. is one or just an MD.

But don't give up by all means. There is truly something going on with you.

I wish there was something else I can tell you.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Heartfelt wishes sent your way. *HUGS*
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Posted Jun 29th, 2009 at 1:15PM
some information on ms symptoms
Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS, occurring in about 80% of people. Fatigue can significantly interfere with a person's ability to function at home and at work, and may be the most prominent symptom in a person who otherwise has minimal activity limitations.
Numbness
Numbness of the face, body, or extremities (arms and legs) is one of the most common symptoms of MS, and is often the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed as having MS.
Walking (Gait), Balance, & Coordination Problems
Problems with gait (difficulty in walking) are among the most common mobility limitations in MS. Gait problems are related to several factors.
Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder dysfunction, which occurs in at least 80% of people with MS, usually can be managed quite successfully
Constipation is a particular concern among people living with MS, as is loss of control of the bowels. Diarrhea and other problems of the stomach and bowels also can occur.
Vision Problems
A vision problem is the first symptom of MS for many people. The sudden onset of double vision, poor contrast, eye pain, or heavy blurring is frankly terrifying-and the knowledge that vision may be compromised can make people with MS anxious about the future.
Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizziness is a common symptom of MS. People with MS may feel off balance or lightheaded. Much less often, they have the sensation that they or their surroundings are spinning, a condition known as vertigo.
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual problems are often experienced by people with MS, but they are very common in the general population as well. Sexual arousal begins in the central nervous system, as the brain sends messages to the sexual organs along nerves running through the spinal cord. If MS damages these nerve pathways, sexual response can be directly affected. symptoms such as fatigue or spasticity, as well as from psychological factors relating to self-esteem and mood changes.
Pain
Pain syndromes are common in MS. In one study, 55% of people with MS had "clinically significant pain" at some time. Almost half were troubled by chronic pain.
Cognitive Function
Cognition refers to a range of high-level brain functions, including the ability to learn and remember information: organize, plan, and problem-solve; focus, maintain, and shift attention as necessary; understand and use language; accurately perceive the environment, and perform calculations. Cognitive changes are common in people with MS—approximately 50% of people with MS will develop problems with cognition.
Emotional Changes
Emotional changes are very common in MS—as a reaction to the stresses of living with a chronic, unpredictable illness and because of neurologic and immune changes caused by the disease. Bouts of severe depression (which is different from the healthy grieving that needs to occur in the face of losses and changes caused by MS), mood swings, irritability, and episodes of uncontrollable laughing and crying (called pseudobulbar affect) pose significant challenges for people with MS and their family members.
Depression
Depression is common during the course of multiple sclerosis. In fact, studies have suggested that clinical depression, the severest form of depression, is more frequent among people with MS than it is in the general population or in persons with other chronic, disabling conditions.
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