I just had to vent. I've started to keep a log of all my symptoms and I'm going to take it to my Dr. when I see him on Monday. Not only am I having these symptoms, but so is my Mom (who lives 3,000 miles away) and her Dr.'s also suspect MS. But my MRI came out normal so I feel as if I'm back to square one. Just want to know what the heck is wrong with met seeing a nuero until 12/28:

Current Medications: Zoloft100mg, Percocet 5/325 3X daily

Log of Symptoms

9/5
Fell after I got up out of bed. Was not dizzy and did not trip. My legs went completely out from under me. Went to Dr. at Adult Healthcare and they said it was probably nothing.

10/30
My legs have been tingling all week and really hurt as if I have nerve pain. Yesterday I went to Walgreens and bought a cane to assist with walking. Am in a lot of pain. Saw Walhert because Dr. was out of town. He ordered blood tests for diabetes and other concerns and set me up with a neurologist. He said I have neuropathy and that pain medication will not help relieve it. He said he did not want to try any medication until my tests results came back. The pain was so bad I had to drop out of graduate school for the semester. I hired a mothers helper to take care of the baby twice a week so I could rest and also stopped my freelance writing jobs mid-project.

11/1
My friend came to visit me today, but I had trouble speaking with her. Im having trouble thinking of the words I want to say. I cant seem to speak correctly, even when I speak very slowly. I keep tripping and bumping into everything.

11/5
Hands and arms starting to tingle today.

11/9
Went to get my blood drawn. The severe neuropathy in my feet and calves have gone away, but they still tingle very heavily and throb very badly. My hands and arms are tingling also.

11/12
Called Dr.s for blood test results. My b12 is low and my bad cholesterol is high, but no diabetes. I read online that b12 can cause neuropathy. Talked to Wholert who suggested I start taking multi-vitamins and maybe b12 shots in the future. Also suggested Red Yeast Rice for lowering cholesterol. I started taking prenatal vitamins today. I am already dieting so decided not to take the Red Yeast Rice as Im not sure how it affects pregnancy (in case I decide to get pregnant soon). Said they would retest vitamins and cholesterol in six months.

11/13
Woke up and the left side of my face was numb and tingling. Called Dr. for an earlier appointment.

11/14
Went to Dr.. Talked about my neuropathy and continued pain. He suggested it was stress related. During the appointment I had trouble getting out my thoughts. I slurred my speech once. Dr.ordered an MRI and refilled my pain medication, lowering me from 4 to 3 percocet a day.

11/16-11/19
Took baby for 4 month immunization shot. Also got the flu shot while there. Everyone came down with the stomach flu! Was in bed exhausted all weekend. 11/16 I stayed in bed because my legs were throbbing very badly and my pain level was at a 10 or higher. I had to call my husband to come home from work at about 2 p.m., even though he had gone to work at 10 a.m. because he went to the dr.s with me and the baby.

11/21
My calves are starting to hurt as well as the back of my knees as if Ive just run a few miles. They are very stifflike I have a Charlie Horse. I am taking Tylenol to help with the pain. Im also getting shooting pains in my wrist and hands as well as my feet and ankles. My face, neck and shoulders are painful and stiff. I think I may have a sinus infection or cold.

11/22
Wanted to cook all of Thanksgiving but when I woke up I was exhausted and when I put my feet on the floor tingling went up my right calf and I felt weak and as if I could not walk. Instead of cooking I sat in a chair in the kitchen and helped direct my husband and brother on how to cook. I felt well enough to help later on in the dayafter noon.

11/30
Still having the same symptoms. Upper back pain, neuropathy of the arms, hands, feet, and legs, minor face tingling, and cognitive problems (remembering things, tripping over things, and feeling generally disoriented). Went to Dr. for Cranisacral treatment. Helped my severe sinus pain and headache. Dr. prescribed a z-pac for my sinus infection. Had my MRI today.

12/3
Results of my MRI came back normal. Set up an appointment to see Dr. on 12/10

12/4
Am severely exhausted. Stayed in bed the entire day, did not get dressed or take a shower. I slept deeply when the baby slept. Am also having stomach problems (I think because of the antibiotics?).

12/5
Severely exhausted again today, tingling as usual and all other symptoms.

12/6
Severely exhausted. Feel sinus pressure again (another infection?), also have a fever (100). Took 1,000 mg of Tylenol.

Thanks for listening!