Question 1

i have ms symptoms, balance, memory, speech  thinking problems. had a unfounded stroke also. dr says only white matter disease. i feel like it's ms. ?

Accepted Answer

MS: Have you had an MRI of your brain and spinal cord? Also usually a spinal tap looking for oligoclonal bands can help to rule in or rule out.

Question 2

will an mri without contrast show the beginning signs of ms?
symptoms: slurred speech, memory problems, unsteady gait, confusion, etc.

Accepted Answer

Complex question: There are 3 types of MRI used to diagnose MS:  T1-weighted, T-2 weighted, and FLAIR.  No single test is used to diagnose MS, generally a combination of tests over time is needed to get a definitive diagnosis.  You need to consult a neurologist experienced with MS and let him or her guide you.  Do you have a family history of this disease? Although chronic, progression can be very slow. Good luck!

Question 3

oligoclonal  in csf, + opt neuritis,vep abn,emg abn, ocular ct abn,neuro cog test abn. no lesions. ? ms. +s/s- n/t legs,balance,speech.ms imitat.neg

Accepted Answer

MORE explanation plz: Are you saying there is "questionable positive oligoclonal banding in CSF?" Or are you saying there IS POSITIVE OCB's and "what does that mean?"  You've been diagnosed with optic neuritis (check), VEP's Abn (check), EMG abn? Really? Ok...more info please. What are the symptoms prompting EMG testing and what's the localization of the lesion per EMG report? Results for Ocular CT?..Fancy test

Question 4

is it possible 2 have ms even if the brain mri was normal? i have all the symptoms; fallen102 times since oct12, speech&memory issues, tremoring etc

Accepted Answer

Not really: Your normal MRI suggests that it is something else. You must have a lot of history by now.  I suspect there are a lot of clues in that history.

Question 5

i read about ms. now all of the sudden i have slurred speech, tingling, tremors, back pain, and dizziness. anxiety? i worry a lot.

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SUDDEN?

SUDDEN?: SUDDEN SEEMS LIKE PRETTY FAST DEVELOPMENT OF THIS ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IN SOMEONE YOUR AGE. i WONDER IF YOU WORRY A LOT. IT COULD BE THAT. BUT IF YOU'RE REALLY CONCERNED WOULDN'T IT BE A GOOD IDEA TO GO TO SOMEONE (YOUR DR) AND FIND OUT? YOU SEEM TO YOUNG TO HAVE HAD TIME TO DEVELOP THE EXPERIENCE TO MAKE A PROPER DIAGNOSTIC JUDGMENT. CHECK WITH YOUR DR.

Question 6

have slurred speech/muscle wkness w/ diff climbng stairs/raising from chairs w/ab gait for 5 months . mri/ct neg for stroke/ms/tumor. hi lipds.liver?

Accepted Answer

Be your own advocate: I understand that it takes time and effort, but i encourage you to be your own advocate.  Keep checking w/specialists until you get an answer and a treatment.  Some things have been ruled out, which is excellent, but there is more to go.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

numbness, pins/needles, muscle pain/cramps,vertigo,occasional slurred speech, fatigue,  brain lesion. ms? if possible, what tests to ask for?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: you have many symptoms that are not specific for one condition and could be either part of MS or part of separate entities like neuropathy, radiculopathy, BPPV etc. work-up depends on what diagnosis is suspected - ex: for neuropathy, radiculopathy- EMG/NCS, specific labs like SPEP, B12,TSH,HbA1c etc, for MS - MRI brain with Gad contrast, sometimes CSF - oligoclonal bands, IgG etc, cramps- K,Mg,Ca

Question 8

over the years i have had a lot of problems and they are all comming back at the moment. all the sympts seem to be similar to ms. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Multiple sclerosis: Multiple sclerosis symptoms tend to be different each time a patient have an exacerbation. However, if any concerns, check with your physician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Presenting symptoms of ms include persistent  double vision, eye pain associated with loss of vision in the affected eye. One side weakness or numbness, in coordination, and difficulty with balance. Hope you get well soon.

Question 9

what are some ways of solving ed problems for men who have ms?

Accepted Answer

Control MS: Most ed dysfunctions are secondary to lesions within the spinal cord, and are associated with urinary bladder and/or bowel issues.  The best ultimate approach involves excellent control of ms, and more potent newer meds such as tysabri (natalizumab) or Gilenya may be useful.  Viagra, cialis, and some otc preps may help.  Supplemental vit d-3, can add to ms control.  A good urologist may be miraculous.

Question 10

i have lhermitte's that gets worse with exercise. neuro says its not ms (clear mris/eval). can other nerve problems get worse with exercise?

Accepted Answer

L'hermitte's : Sounds neurogenic by your use of the term. Cervical radiculopathies, brachial plexus problems, chiari malformation, syrinx, can all cause similar complaints. I assume they were also ruled out by neurologist. Muscles that attach to occipital for thoracic origin or scapular origin can cause this "lightning" like symptom with movement.

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I have ms symptoms, balance, memory, speech thinking problems. had a unfounded stroke also. dr says only white matter disease. i feel like it's ms. ?

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Will an mri without contrast show the beginning signs of ms? symptoms: slurred speech, memory problems, unsteady gait, confusion, etc.

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Oligoclonal in csf, + opt neuritis,vep abn,emg abn, ocular ct abn,neuro cog test abn. no lesions. ? ms. +s/s- n/t legs,balance,speech.ms imitat.neg

A member asked:

Is it possible 2 have ms even if the brain mri was normal? i have all the symptoms; fallen102 times since oct12, speech&memory issues, tremoring etc

A member asked:

I read about ms. now all of the sudden i have slurred speech, tingling, tremors, back pain, and dizziness. anxiety? i worry a lot.

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Have slurred speech/muscle wkness w/ diff climbng stairs/raising from chairs w/ab gait for 5 months . mri/ct neg for stroke/ms/tumor. hi lipds.liver?

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Numbness, pins/needles, muscle pain/cramps,vertigo,occasional slurred speech, fatigue, brain lesion. ms? if possible, what tests to ask for?

A member asked:

Over the years i have had a lot of problems and they are all comming back at the moment. all the sympts seem to be similar to ms. what do i do?

A member asked:

What are some ways of solving ed problems for men who have ms?

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I have lhermitte's that gets worse with exercise. neuro says its not ms (clear mris/eval). can other nerve problems get worse with exercise?

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