MS or Not MS
I had optic Neuritis back in Nov 2023, MRI In December, I have 3 white matter leisons in my head and 1 down spine along with a mass in the head, In 2024 Jan. I had a hot shower and felt like I had crawlies in hair, down arms, shoulders and back, Feb 2024 I was called to watch out for a stroke, June 3 head leisons and mass stable, 3 attempts on a lumbar puncture in Sept and found no inflammation in spinal fluid. My arms feel heavy all the time, I cannot carry a shopping basket it has to be a trolley, arms ache to turn something the right way, head, hands and feet have tingle like pins and needles and have a regular headache. Anyone have any thoughts as feel very isolated and doctors for me off. I have been told should my symptoms be the same they may start me on meds. Also I take ammertryptoline (spelt wrong) as seen this helps with mental health but also helps nerve pain from Ms.
Where are you based? Can you ask your doctor for a referral to a neurologist for further investigations? Amytriptaline in low doses is used for nerve pain by a lot of medical professionals and works as an antidepressants in higher doses. I hope you get some relief from it.
Hi there. I was diagnosed after suffering with Optic Neuritis. I was told this can be a "typical" indicator. I'm not an expert at all, but I would say that having read what you've written i would say snap! I echo the sentiment of contacting the neurology teams. I was not put on any medication as all lesions were stable - until an acute relapse. Pester people!!