They sound like a myriad of different illnesses. It could be a B12 deficiency, Lupus, Lyme, a combination of different problems.

I wouldn;t really jump on the MS bandwagon until you have had a complete work-up and rule all the other reasons for those sx's out.

Each one of your sx's could have a solution, and if it were me, I would deal with each one seperately.

Good luck!

Jen

Hi Jacca,

Thanks for your reply, I have had a B12 test which came back normal
so I can eliminate that one. I am also a member of lyme discussion as it could be this. Unfortunately in the UK you cannot get an accurate lyme test. Do men get lupus? I didn't know that. I don't mean to waste
your time sorry... its just that I cant get a definite diagnosis what is wrong with me.
Thanks for the advice I will keep searching.. take care D

Yes they do, and Jacca is right - they could also be a myriad of other illnesses! Let us know the results of your MRI - that has been the "gold standard" for MS diagnosis!

Hi Shevan,
If I am honest I actually missed my appointment for the MRI Scan.
I kinda got lost driving around a big unknown city looking for the Hospital. The more lost I got, the more I was relieved that I was not going for the scan. I guess I am being pretty pathetic really as I was also afraid to go and then get the diagnosis. Is MS a life sentence to being ill? I am also afraid that I will get diagnosed and the insurance
company will refuse me car Insurance, does that happen?
Sorry

Hi Shevan,
If I am honest I actually missed my appointment for the MRI Scan.
I kinda got lost driving around a big unknown city looking for the Hospital. The more lost I got, the more I was relieved that I was not going for the scan. I guess I am being pretty pathetic really as I was also afraid to go and then get the diagnosis. Is MS a life sentence to being ill? I am also afraid that I will get diagnosed and the insurance
company will refuse me car Insurance, does that happen?
Sorry

Don't get to worked up wondering what it could be. Get to the Dr. and have the MRI. It doesn't hurt just loud. There are several things it could be. Also there are tons of us out there with MS that you see every day and you would never know we have it. So it isn't a death sentence or anything. Just get the diagnosis and then treatment for what ever it is. Good luck! Kim

Dave, yes, men get Lupus, although the chances are like 10 to 1 compared to women.

And yeah, if you are to get tested for Lyme, you will want a Lyme Literate Dr to test you. That stinks it's so hard to get, sorry.

I would just do what Kim said and get the MRI. That will at least possibly be able to point them in the right direction, maybe.

Good luck, and keep us posted. Oh, and you are not wasting anyone's time!! That's what we are here for, to help, so keep us posted... and ask whatever you like.

Jen

A lot of your symptoms do sound MS related, but, like many of the other ladies mentioned...it could be something besides MS.

I would recommend like others said to go and get your MRI. It's hard living without knowing what is wrong/going on and the MRI may be able to at least give you some answers.

I know when I had my 3rd MRI and finally found out that I did in fact have MS I was was totally crushes/scared to death, but, at least I finally had an answer!

GOod luck to you

To me, it definitely sounds like MS. However, it could be other things, so they want to get a test to find out. If you need some time, take the test in a month or two. The test is no big deal, it just sounds loud. And it is very boring. They usually put a little IV in your arm for contrast media to be inserted because it shows the lesions better. I don't know if Lyme disease exists in the UK. It is caused by a deer tick bite, , and you may not have this type of tick in the UK. So that would not be on my list, unless you just went hunting or something. Find out if they even exist there! There are many other web sites about MS and if you want to message me, go ahead, I will be happy to supply them for you. I have had MS for at least 21 years and I'm still around and fighting! Best wishes to you and keep us posted, and welcome to Daily strength! butterflyzrfree.

MS 'masquerades' with a lot of different symptoms. You usually only get a diagnosis once everything else has been ruled out. Some of your symptoms like the burning feet and the itching, could be diabetic symptoms (or MS) - so it might be a good idea to have your sugar checked. A fasting blood test can handle that and give an indication of what range your sugar is in and if you need to go further with that. I only mention it, because I used to want to claw my skin simply because the itching wouldn't go away - [Zertec helped relieve that]...but digging deeper, the root was diabetes. It's not uncommon for people with one auto-immune disease to have another. Find a doctor familiar with auto-immune diseases and that you can TALK to and they LISTEN - and don't give up! It took my years to find one that worked with me. Keep a log of your symptoms and write your questions down, etc. and take it with you when you see the doctor. God bless. Brenda

Many thanks to all of you, for your kindness and sound advice.
Its much appreciated.

:)