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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: Hello, I am 26 yrO male that has a huge fear of MS. My first symptom started roughly 17 months ago. I was experiencing some pain/discomfort in my upper right rib cage that was accompanied with gas and constipation. Following the pain, I started to develop severe muscle twitching, vibrations, tingling sensations and serve anxiety. All of these symptoms were and are body wide. I went to the doctor for the pain in which they did a CT and MRI of the abdomen which were normal. I then had a CT scan of my brain which was normal along with numerous rounds of blood work all normal. I went to a neurologist for the twitching and fear of ALS and he ordered an EMG and did a full physical workup and told me I am healthy as can be and I have BFS and anxiety. After being on an SSRI for a year or so I was OK until the symptoms picked up again while I was in pharmacy school. I decided to go and get a second opinion from another neurologist. This neuro did another round of blood work which was normal and a physical exam which again was normal. She told me she was 99% sure it was not MS and ordered an MRI of my C spine to ease my mind. I am currently waiting for that test and I am at my end with fear over this disease. I am still capable of lifting and walking long distance etc. Prior to all of this I had an MRI of the brain 3 years ago which was normal. I am looking for some insight on my symptoms and also would a MRI of C spine be enough to rule out MS or should I also ask for an updated MRI of the brain.Also, I have been experiencing terrible sinuses issues. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,

I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.

1) were you calcium levels checked?

2) Still taking SSRI's?

3) Any pain in body?

4) any weight changes?

5) Any problem in mentation?








Waiting for your input


Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (4 minutes later)
All levels were checked. Only problem with mentation is anxiety and fear of MS. No pain, and currently restarted my SSrI
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This doesn't sound like M,S or ALS

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back,

I have read your response and question,

According to your history ,descritpion and results of tests run on you, you Do not seem to have M.S at all.

Neitrher is it ALS,

Your doctors are right you are having anxiety and fear about particular diseases and that is getting onto your nerves.

Symptoms of M.S are :

1)Blurred or double vision


2)Thinking problems


3)Clumsiness or a lack of coordination


4)Loss of balance


5)Numbness


6)Tingling


7)Weakness in an arm or leg

You have nothing among them , body aches and constipation is no problem you don't really have to worry about them, they in no way represent any dangerous issue.

Yes MRI is usually enough to rule out M.S if there is no suggestive history either .

If your MRI comes beack negative again please don't worry about M.S or any other disease any more.

I would suggest you to visit a psychiatrist and learn realxing techniques and use meds according to your doctor's suggestion.

Things will get better, infact you must have been feeling comfort after starting SSRI again. So don't worry and don't be anxious things are fine and all is good.

Wish you the very best of health.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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Suggest Treatment For Body Aches And Constipation

Brief Answer: I would need some info Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way. In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information, I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap. 1) were you calcium levels checked? 2) Still taking SSRI's? 3) Any pain in body? 4) any weight changes? 5) Any problem in mentation? Waiting for your input Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner) Resident M.D.