feel like an idiot
20 Sep 2013 at 4:15PM
Well just back from first neurology appointment. couldnt find
any neurological abnormalities from physical tests. neurologist said i
was probably sufferring from stress and would refer me for mri brain and
cv spine but was expecting it to be clear. yes i have had stress in my
life for a good number of years but if this is stress related i must be
completely off my head and unstable although i dont feel i am. ive got a
good job in the nhs and soldiered on regardless. i feel like i waisted
his time and wish ide never even gone to GP in the first place. in
future i am just going to put up with symptoms and tell myself its
stress.
bit upset x
bit upset x
20 Sep 2013 at 4:59PM
Oh serina I'm sorry you feel so bad. Please don't give up.
Wait and see what happens with the MRI scans etc. I've been fobbed off
for years being told things were stress related and was diagnosed with
RRMS in August. I'm not saying this will be the same for you, but
regardless of what is causing your symptoms you deserve to be treated
for them. Take care x
20 Sep 2013 at 5:48PM
Hi Serina. I am sorry that I don't have anything inteligent
to add, but I am very good at giving hugs so have a mahoosive hug from
me ((((((((((((((x)))))))))))))
At least he has still referred you for scans and its not like he has totally written you off. You know your own stress levels and your own body. Do you know how long you will have to wait for the scans? Keep your chin up hon.
Angela xx
At least he has still referred you for scans and its not like he has totally written you off. You know your own stress levels and your own body. Do you know how long you will have to wait for the scans? Keep your chin up hon.
Angela xx
20 Sep 2013 at 6:14PM
thanks for replies and the hugs, definately need them. dont
know i long the wait is, probably months. is there anyone else here with
ms type symptoms and clear neuro exam. ? x
20 Sep 2013 at 6:35PM
Hi Serina
Chin up. I know how disappointing it can be. Have faith keep pestering for the scan dates. My symptoms were dismissed by the locum I saw on my first appointment which lasted 5 mins instead of the hour booked. I go back next week and hopefully the locum will have departed and I will see someone who is actually interested. Keep us posted - sorry I can't be of more help. I have found the lovely people on here help keep one sane. Have a look at the EL forum for WB's jokes just to take your mind off things.and raise a smile and hopefully the scan date won't be too far ahead. take care
Dinks
Chin up. I know how disappointing it can be. Have faith keep pestering for the scan dates. My symptoms were dismissed by the locum I saw on my first appointment which lasted 5 mins instead of the hour booked. I go back next week and hopefully the locum will have departed and I will see someone who is actually interested. Keep us posted - sorry I can't be of more help. I have found the lovely people on here help keep one sane. Have a look at the EL forum for WB's jokes just to take your mind off things.and raise a smile and hopefully the scan date won't be too far ahead. take care
Dinks
20 Sep 2013 at 7:22PM
I don't know your history but it may not be MS?x
20 Sep 2013 at 8:41PM
thanks dinks, seem to have ruled everything else out Mrs
Chicca. i know stress cani cause aches and pains , headaches etc but
didnt think it caused vertigo, blurry vision, painful eyes and muscle
spasms so severe its caused pinky to stiffen to side. not to mention
complete numbness in hands. but who am i x
20 Sep 2013 at 10:06PM
Haven't you had ON? What did the neuro say about that. I
have been told twice my symptoms are anxiety now neuro is sending me for
mri to look for demyelination
Axx
Axx
20 Sep 2013 at 11:03PM
Hi arwen, was told i had suspected op after optician examined
me. had 2 episodes this year, had same thing about 15 years ago but
with no other symptoms and i didnt follow that one up. He didnt comment
on that but did take a brief look into my eyes and said it was ok. when
your neuro put it down to anxiety does that mean nothing showed up in
your neuro exam too. x
20 Sep 2013 at 11:07PM
Yep nothing showed in neuro exam back then now I have brisk
reflexes, fall over on rombergs and I don't think they could tell on
babinski what it did by reading my letter so now I'm getting full spine
and head mri in 2 weeks
Axx
Axx
20 Sep 2013 at 11:09PM
What always makes me chuckle as well is when they say no loss
of strength when testing you as they don't know what my strength was
before so it could be normal but weaker than it was lol
Axx
Axx
20 Sep 2013 at 11:18PM
how long ago did you have your first neuro exam x
Hi Serina
A lot of neuros missed out on charm school so you have to develop a thick skin at least until you get some kind of firm diagnosis. Ignore the comments, at least you have a referral for an MRI.
I have RRMS and have had 2 relapses this year affecting my legs but at my neuro check up in August most of examination was normal. The neuro did notice very slight clonus (jerking) in my ankle, I had a little difficulty hopping and was a bit wobbly doing the tandem walking but my strength and co-ordination were back to normal.
It just proves that the neurological examination isn't the full story so hang on and wait to see what the MRI shows. Of course, you may not have MS but if you feel that something isn't right then it needs investigating. I hope you have had lots of blood tests too as this will help to rule out simple vitamin deficiencies, etc which may cause similar symptoms.
Tracey x
A lot of neuros missed out on charm school so you have to develop a thick skin at least until you get some kind of firm diagnosis. Ignore the comments, at least you have a referral for an MRI.
I have RRMS and have had 2 relapses this year affecting my legs but at my neuro check up in August most of examination was normal. The neuro did notice very slight clonus (jerking) in my ankle, I had a little difficulty hopping and was a bit wobbly doing the tandem walking but my strength and co-ordination were back to normal.
It just proves that the neurological examination isn't the full story so hang on and wait to see what the MRI shows. Of course, you may not have MS but if you feel that something isn't right then it needs investigating. I hope you have had lots of blood tests too as this will help to rule out simple vitamin deficiencies, etc which may cause similar symptoms.
Tracey x
20 Sep 2013 at 11:33PM
Thanks Tracey, all blood tests normal except vit d which was
very low so i have been taking supplements my GP prescribed for couple
of months now. neuro said probably everyone in this country had abnormal
vit d levels. x
21 Sep 2013 at 8:57AM
Hi Serina my first neuro exam was start of 2009.
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