Question 1

my doc is worried i have ms im getting a mri tomorrow on the code sheet it says headaches? will they still look for  of ms thinking its just headaches

Accepted Answer

Yes, they will: check for white matter lesions on all brain MRIs no matter what the reason for the exam is.  However, if MS is suspected, they may add special sequences to help detect the MS lesions, so be sure to tell the MRI technologist and the registration person that your doctor is looking for MS.

Question 2

im worried i might have ms. i am having a variety of symptoms from neurological to bowel. is their any way to tell for sure? how do i tell to my doc?

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Talking to your Doc: This is easy. There should be no concerns or barriers to bringing up your worries to your physician. It is always best to describe your symptoms and not just the diagnosis you have come to.  But, tell them you are worried about ms as part of your visit. There is a process of testing and evaluation that will come of this visit.

Question 3

i get slight pins and needles in right foot and i'm worried i may have ms. it's been going on for a week or two ?

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: Focal localized problems in one foot is very unlikely to represent initial ms, and more likely is consistent with tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, lumbar radicular symptoms, or even digital nerve issues.  Have this assessed and maybe an EMG study will help.

Question 4

i have had a tingling pain down one side of my body, no energy, joint pains and urology problems and am worried i may have ms. is this a.possible?

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Possible: Tingling, numbness, weakness, double vision and many other symptoms can be early signs of ms.  However it is important to remember that a number of other problems can have similar symptoms.  It is important that if you are concerned , you should see your doctor and undergo a thorough examination.

Question 5

please help. very worrried & anxious i have ms. sometimes i get electric zap feelings at diff places on my body. causes? normal? no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

MS: First relax. Then make an appointment with a neurologist. MS is a hard diagnosis to make and takes a fair amount of testing and time.

Question 6

have ms. on copaxone (glatiramer) but missed a few doses. worried about my brainstem lesions and if they mean a worsened prognosis or risk of death?

Accepted Answer

No immediate risk!: Consult your specialist to make sure that your Copaxone (glatiramer) has prevented MS relapse Usually an MRI with and without Gadalinium injection would tell us if the condition is active Although you should take your Copaxone (glatiramer) regularly missing couple of injections is not a big problem but don't miss anymore!! There is NO risk of death

Question 7

have ms. jumping sensation beside navel. burning when urinating. pain at pubic bone. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

?infection: Get a urine culture &amp; sensitivity as your symptoms may be due to a urinary tract infection.   Contact your doctor as bladder issues can be readily addresses

Question 8

how to determine if i have ms?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how could i know if i have ms?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can someone have ms and not have any leisons

Accepted Answer

MS: When you say "not have any lesions", do you mean a patient has symptoms (which represent neurological lesions) but has no lesions that show up on an mri. This is common in the early stages of ms; lesions are likely to show over time. There would be no way to diagnose MS is there were no actual symptoms (representing neurological lesions).

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My doc is worried i have ms im getting a mri tomorrow on the code sheet it says headaches? will they still look for of ms thinking its just headaches

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Im worried i might have ms. i am having a variety of symptoms from neurological to bowel. is their any way to tell for sure? how do i tell to my doc?

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I get slight pins and needles in right foot and i'm worried i may have ms. it's been going on for a week or two ?

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I have had a tingling pain down one side of my body, no energy, joint pains and urology problems and am worried i may have ms. is this a.possible?

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Please help. very worrried & anxious i have ms. sometimes i get electric zap feelings at diff places on my body. causes? normal? no other symptoms.

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Have ms. on copaxone (glatiramer) but missed a few doses. worried about my brainstem lesions and if they mean a worsened prognosis or risk of death?

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Have ms. jumping sensation beside navel. burning when urinating. pain at pubic bone. should i be worried?

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How could i know if i have ms?

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Can someone have ms and not have any leisons

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