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Suggest Treatment For High BP, Symptoms Of MS, Fatigue, Vomiting And Dizziness

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Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015
Question: Hello, I live in a very rural community and health care seems like one big guessing game, but here are a following list of symptoms that I have and am being treated with all kinds of drugs, in fact I think too many drugs. I have never tried any illicit drugs. But am considering smoking pot to escape my world of frustration. Up to a year ago I was a very healthy (besides a little high blood pressure) 45 year old female, no children, never smoked. and a year ago my body went crazy it began with a severe infection in my colon, was in the hospital 4 days, and then they placed an IV in my arm so I could continue treatment at home, a Doctor said I had diverticulitis, but after I was healed enough to do a colonoscopy, the Dr was surprised to find a healthy colon. Then about 3 months later a very strange accurance, I was at work and very suddenly my left foot felt extremely HEAVY, I thought I was having a stroke but after I went to the emergency room I was put into the hospital for observation and a CT scan and they felt confident that I had MS and then sent me to a neurologist. The neurologist said that although I have a few (possibly 4) lesions on my brain, but I didn't have any markers in my spinal fluid. It is noteworthy that by the time I got an appointment with a very busy neurologist I had another attack on my left side and they gave me super doses of steroids and my left side was compromised to the point where I had to begin physical therapy to strengthen it. I also and perhaps this is an age thing but my bladder leaks and so I take Vesicare and love that drug (my how it changed my life), but it also could be part of this ugly health issue too. My other symptoms include; fatigue, vomitting, dizziness (latest diagnosis is Meneries Disease), muscle spasams, tingling numbing in legs and hands, even though I have extreme fatigue I cant sleep at night, I do not snore, I haven't been bitten by a tick (I did have a lymes disease test and passed). I have given more blood in the past year than I think anyone should have to give. I am not a hypochondriac, I just want my life back the way it was before all this, I am desperate! I live in North XXXXXXX but only for the past 5 years, I have lived in several states as I have been very blessed with jobs. I worked as a PSR or counselor with children, but currently I work with the retired population and I tell people I am a party planner extrodinare, so I have very little stress, and besides I have been taught how to handle my stress so that is not an issue, but please give me my life back so I can get back to living a blessed life! Thank you for any assistance.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
MS can be kept in control by use of disease modifying agents

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have carefully gone through your problems. You seem to be suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative condition where your own immune system (body’s defence against infection) attacks the insulating layer of nerve cell which is called the myelin sheath. This disease can have a waxing and waning course. The described symptoms can be attributed to be same. In fact the Meniere's disease is related to sensorineural hearing loss and could be related.

Although MS is not fatal, the disease cannot be cured. MS treatment options include disease-modifying drugs like methylprednisolone, interferons (Avonex, Betaseron), Copaxone and Rebif that provide symptomatic relief and slowdown the disease progression to prevent relapses.

I would recommend that you remain in regular follow up with your doctor and get regular treatment. Chances are that with treatment you would lead a normal life.

Hope that helps.

If you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.

Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
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Suggest Treatment For High BP, Symptoms Of MS, Fatigue, Vomiting And Dizziness

Brief Answer: MS can be kept in control by use of disease modifying agents Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have carefully gone through your problems. You seem to be suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative condition where your own immune system (body’s defence against infection) attacks the insulating layer of nerve cell which is called the myelin sheath. This disease can have a waxing and waning course. The described symptoms can be attributed to be same. In fact the Meniere's disease is related to sensorineural hearing loss and could be related. Although MS is not fatal, the disease cannot be cured. MS treatment options include disease-modifying drugs like methylprednisolone, interferons (Avonex, Betaseron), Copaxone and Rebif that provide symptomatic relief and slowdown the disease progression to prevent relapses. I would recommend that you remain in regular follow up with your doctor and get regular treatment. Chances are that with treatment you would lead a normal life. Hope that helps. If you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating. Regards Dr. Kunal Saha