How can I tell if I have MS when I also have Lupus,antiphospholipid antibody disease and narcolepsy.
Lupus 30 years.at 43 heart attack,44-now Tia's and stroke,Artheitis Migraine headaches,optic neuropathy,tremors ,occassions of after walking 20 minutes,my legs are like puppet legs.My speech slurrs,hard to pronoounce words,stutter,lasts about 1 to 2 hours.When I get excited,I get very tired.too tired to speak.Having trouble swallowing ,can not gargle,face tremors when I smile,took neuro.test.have rt cerebral damage,confronting disorder,auditory problems,tangent speaking.head goes numb,lots more.
Hi Sharon,
Wow, that's quite a list of medical complications. I'm so sorry that you're experiencing all of that right now. It must be scary and frustrating.
To diagnose MS, you should consult a neurologist. Even better a neurologist who specializes in multiple sclerosis. Here is a description of the various tests used to diagnose MS as there is not a singular test involved.
In preparation of that initial visit, start a symptom diary to document what you are experiencing. Compile a history of your medical diagnoses and complaints which were not diagnosed. These will help you and your doctor consider the possibilities.
Good luck and thanks for your question. Feel free to come back if we can help with anything else.
lisa
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Hello
Lisa has already given some excellent advice so I will just add a few thoughts I had.
Has your doctor said that any of these symptoms could be related to the heart attack you had? I would wonder about that as you experienced it more recently.
In my opnion the best test aiding doctors to diagnose MS is the MRI. Have you had one yet?
I do hope you get to the bottom of things but I also hope you don't add yet another diagnosis.
Good luck to you!
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for starters if you have MS why are you not on disability with all that you should not have any problem getting it you paid it in with out delay you should be getting it with out delay.
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sharon, what type of work industrie were you in? might be able to give you some answers.?
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