Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease which affects the brain and spinal cord. MS can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes in sensation, visual problems, muscle we...
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Could this be MS? My Mom has MS. Cognitive issues
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I didn't realize there was a 1 in 40 chance of getting MS if your parent has MS. My Mom has MS, diagnosed for over 14 years.
I have been treated for anxiety and depression for the past 3 years, and no anti-depressant has helped so far. Last year, I started having muscle weakness in both legs, that lasted a few weeks to a month, then went away. I notified my Doc's, they didn't seem to worry. I thought it might be due my increased dose of Effexor, but it came back after I was off Effexor. Could also have been b/c I haven't been eating well and not exercising. I mentioned MS to my family Doc, and he blew me off. Well, ~ 6 months ago, I had muscle weakness in both arms and both legs. Lasted a week or 2, went away. I have had cognitive issues for at least the past 3 years; Word-finding problems, forgetful, poor concentration, lose track of what saying. It has gotten to the point with my cognitive issues that it frightens me to go to work...b/c I need my brain to work. I am a Cardiac Nurse for 9 1/2 years. I used to be the best darn nurse on my floor, but my self-confidence wains with my cognitive issues. There are lots of other variables that could be causing these issues, so it is hard to sort it out. But, my new shrink, finally said I need to go see a neurologist, and have neuro-psych testing done. SO, I have the Neuropsych testing done on the 20th, and see a Neurologist on July 2nd. This has been lingering in the back of my head for a year now, Do I have MS? So, I'm glad to get the ball rolling and ease my mind some, one way or the other. My family doc said he's seen 2 types of MS, the physical debilitating one, and a cognitive form. I never realized the cognitive issues were part of MS, esp. at such an early stage. But, after reading on the MS website, I think it is definitely something I need to rule in/out. I don't recall having any numbness/tingling...I do know I get it a lot when I sit in a position to possibly block blood flow, which is pretty frequently. Was wondering if anyone else's MS started out with mainly cognitive symptoms?? Thanks for listening! TLC-Daisy Posted on 06/10/07, 11:06 pm |
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mine started out with optic neuritis, however I do have cognitive issues myself.
My family doc blew me off and told me I was losing my eye sight due to allergies. I had to go see an immediate care doc before any one would take me seriuosly. It is possible you have M.S. but only a doc can rule it in/out. I am still young also almost 36 and there are times when I can remember s***, or have problems finding the right word. Shopping is always fun because I forget what in the heck I went in to the store for. I have made pen and paper my friend and write things down. Best of Luck. 
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I had my eyes checked last year, and made sure the Eye Doc knew my Mom had MS. He said he didn't see any optic neuritis...which looking back, that was my Mom's 1st symptom, and she went several years undiagnosed with MS.
I have had a few instances of blurred vision, but I also related that to the antibiotic Ketek, I was on for a sinus infection. I am young also, 32, don't think I mentioned my age before. My kids have caught on to my memory issues, and word-finding issues...like I'll tell them to put their drinks in the fridge, but instead of fridge,I say microwave.
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I tend to talk backwards. LOL Like
instead of bar b q the hamburger I will say hamburger the bar b q Most of the time I just laugh it off. I have been doing that since I was 18 yrs old. However it is getting worse and I make some great and funny sentences. LOL.
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OH, I forgot to mention, that I have been getting these weird muscle twitches, and feel kinda shaky. Mainly in both of my upper extremities and my face, but will go to my abdomen and upper legs. It has happened twice in the past month.
the first time it lasted a whole day, went to the ER, gave me a shot of Valium-no help, gave me a shot of Ativan-finally relieved twitching after ~ 1hr. I walked out of the ER after all of that, which was a lot for me, I'm a petite girl. It happened again 2 weeks ago, it lasted for 2 straight days, I waited until my Mom came up and it took 15 mg of Valium to settle me down. I did not feel anxious when it happened. So, can't wait to get the MRI to sort this whole thing out.
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