@Hello everyone I was diagnosed in 2011 but never followed until I had a neurologist for the last year while they did pain management they didn’t do anything else so I am seeing a new neurologist this month. I have been in ER 3/4 times I am in extreme amounts of pain primarily my neck and left shoulder, shoulder blade, left hip and leg I keep asking is this MS or something else the ER and even my primary are not answering. Has anyone else experienced anything like this or am I a freak of nature? on Shift.ms

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Hello everyone I was diagnosed in 2011 but never followed until I had a neurologist for the last year while they did pain management they didn’t do anything else so I am seeing a new neurologist this month. I have been in ER 3/4 times I am in extreme amounts of pain primarily my neck and left shoulder, shoulder blade, left hip and leg I keep asking is this MS or something else the ER and even my primary are not answering. Has anyone else experienced anything like this or am I a freak of nature?

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@Steve5

You are not a freak. Joint pain is a common symptom. I am surprised you did so well for years without treatment. A neurologist with expertise in MS is a big help. I would look to get on a high efficacy DMT to slow progression. If you are having a flare up steroids can be prescribed to help control it. There are medications to help with nerve pain as well.

6 Mar 2026 08:50

@Angelbearak

@Steve5 I am on gabpentin, and at least 3 other types of medication meant to assist in pain relief. What would you ask them if you were in my shoes?

6 Mar 2026 08:55