Multiple Sclerosis

[cococali]

Hi I wonder if anyone can give some advice, I am currently waiting to see a neurologist, symptoms have been pins and needles, numbness and weakness down left side, intermittent stabbing pains, burning sensation in left foot, numbness on face, lips and tongue and sometimes I come out with the wrong word when I'm speaking, clumsiness and extreme fatigue I have had this for the past 3 weeks. I had a similar episode about 18years ago, which subsequently cleared up completely, had a lumbar puncture back then which was clear and they put it down to a migraine of the body caused by the contraceptive pill, which I was not allowed to take after that. Is it possible that 18 years could have passed between attacks as I think my doctor is suspecting MS they thought that's what I had previously, hence the lumbar puncture. Any input would be most appreciated.

Thanks

[ceestar27]

I just read your post and I was recently diagnosed with MS. I too experienced something similar, approximately 15 years ago and little things in between, which the doctors believed stemmed from a migraine disorder. I started showing more symptoms again last year. From what I've heard there can be and it is often the case, that it may take many years to diagnose. My lumbar puncture was still negative but a combination of my symptoms, MRI results and SEP results confirmed the diagnosis by 2 different MS specialists.

I am curious to know what your doctor did tell you. Hope you're feeling ok. Thx!!