Question 1

how to determine if i have ms?

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MIGHT BE TOUGH: You see, sometimes even skilled doctors may miss the diagnosis.  However, the confirmation is based on history, exam, MRI of head and maybe neck, and possible spinal fluid testing.  Common presenting symptoms might include loss of vision, imbalance or incoordination, leg weakness, progressive fatigue, loss of intellectual skills, but these symptoms can be caused by other problems. See neurologist?

Question 2

how could i know if i have ms?

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Multiple sclerosis : The symptoms of multiple sclerosis vary from patient to patient. The most common ones are  visual loss in one eye, weakness, numbness,  double vision, incoordination, facial pain, bladder and memory problems. The most common pattern is in the form of episodic relapses of above symptoms. Patients  may or may not recover from those  attacks or flare up. Mri facilitates the diagnosis at early stages.

Question 3

can it be possible that i have ms?

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Don't know: Please provide details.  Your question is too general and vague.

Question 4

i have ms and sometimes i feel cold?

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Multiple sclerosis: Of course, patients with multiple sclerosis can get all of the same symptoms of feeling cold as anyone else (low ambient temperature, fever, sweats, under active thyroid, etc.), but they can also develop a problem with their autonomic nervous system which controls sweating and thus may affect the skin sensation of temperature.

Question 5

what to do if i have ms please help?

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Get on therapy: Let's assume your diagnosis is correct, and you have a neurologist.  You need to commence a disease modifying drug asap, and currently, there are injectables, oral agents, and infusions.  A low fat, low salt diet, with vitamin d-3 supplements, and aerobic exercise can be very useful.   Long term outcomes seem best when treatment starts at time of diagnosis.

Question 6

how likely is it that i have ms?  what is the prevalence of ms in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

MS in USA PREVALENCE: Estimates are 85 cases per 100000 people
thats it so you can guess your odds.

Question 7

i have been feeling really down. no appetite or will to do anything. i have ms could that contribute to the way i'm feeling?

Accepted Answer

It could: MS can affect your mental states. You still need to find a psychiatrist to help you with the depressive symptoms

Question 8

silly question but can i use the product dermawand if i have ms? could it cause a relapse? it seems to use some sort of current but unsure.

Accepted Answer

I can't: vouch for the efficacy of Dermawand, which uses radiofrequency energy and claims to tighten facial features/reduce wrinkles, but it won't affect your MS.

Question 9

i have tn and hyperreflexia do i have ms?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely, but: Tn is trigeminal neuralgia?  Should have MRI and see if there is some blood vessel or boney protruberance compressing nerve.  Hyper-reflexia is non-specific.  Although ms can be associated with your problems and more, it is more likely something different is causing your issues.   See a neurologist and get all of this under control.

Question 10

can i have an epidural if i have ms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is good data to say that it is safe to have an epidural with m.S.

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