Hello everyone,
40 years of age (female).
I am new to this site but didn't know where else to turn for questions. For the past 4 years I have experienced symptoms that parallel MS. Yet, after multiple visits with MDs and Neurologists my findings remain inconclusive. Unfortunately, my symptoms are progressing and I have no idea what to do at this point. Below is a list of symptoms that I have experienced.
3yrs numbness/tingling in left arm and left leg.
Aprox 16 mos ago I experienced continuous fatigue in left arm and left leg after using lower body weights for legs.
Extreme fatigue for the last year. I taught spinning (indoor cycling) but had to refrain from doing so 2 years ago.
Approx 6 mos ago I experienced significant dizziness for about 3 mos. Went to see an ENT thinking it was just an inner ear infection but results were inconclusive and it was suggested that I go back to a neurologist to check for demylination of the cervical spine.
In the last 2 mos, my neck has felt very heavy and full. I am now having difficulty swallowing and talking as my tongue has lost sensation and its ability to compose certain words.
I have also had three Brain MRIs with and w/out contrast along with a cervical spine MRI and of the Thoracic. Findings were still normal. Furthermore, I have had an evoked potential, nerve conduction, skin biopsy tests as well and all normal. My Thyroid has been tested along with lyme disease and anything else the Neurologists could think of as well and all concluded normal.
I spoke with an MD a week ago and shared that I am feeling worse and getting concerned as this is now affecting my occupation. Throughout the day I have to speak over a microphone but my tongue tires very easily and feels strained to the point where I cannot talk any longer. He said that he was certain that this wasn't ALS but I don't feel very confident in his viewpoint.
Do my symptoms have to progress further before some sort of result is made? First the first time, I am very frightened and don't know what direction to venture.
Thank you and look forward to a reply, anything would help.
Szzq
40 years of age (female).
I am new to this site but didn't know where else to turn for questions. For the past 4 years I have experienced symptoms that parallel MS. Yet, after multiple visits with MDs and Neurologists my findings remain inconclusive. Unfortunately, my symptoms are progressing and I have no idea what to do at this point. Below is a list of symptoms that I have experienced.
3yrs numbness/tingling in left arm and left leg.
Aprox 16 mos ago I experienced continuous fatigue in left arm and left leg after using lower body weights for legs.
Extreme fatigue for the last year. I taught spinning (indoor cycling) but had to refrain from doing so 2 years ago.
Approx 6 mos ago I experienced significant dizziness for about 3 mos. Went to see an ENT thinking it was just an inner ear infection but results were inconclusive and it was suggested that I go back to a neurologist to check for demylination of the cervical spine.
In the last 2 mos, my neck has felt very heavy and full. I am now having difficulty swallowing and talking as my tongue has lost sensation and its ability to compose certain words.
I have also had three Brain MRIs with and w/out contrast along with a cervical spine MRI and of the Thoracic. Findings were still normal. Furthermore, I have had an evoked potential, nerve conduction, skin biopsy tests as well and all normal. My Thyroid has been tested along with lyme disease and anything else the Neurologists could think of as well and all concluded normal.
I spoke with an MD a week ago and shared that I am feeling worse and getting concerned as this is now affecting my occupation. Throughout the day I have to speak over a microphone but my tongue tires very easily and feels strained to the point where I cannot talk any longer. He said that he was certain that this wasn't ALS but I don't feel very confident in his viewpoint.
Do my symptoms have to progress further before some sort of result is made? First the first time, I am very frightened and don't know what direction to venture.
Thank you and look forward to a reply, anything would help.
Szzq