I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself. I've posted on a couple of other threads. I've had back/neck problems for about
five years because of a car accident. I was rear ended at a stop light and wound up with a bad case of whiplash. I went to a chiropractor with good results but over the last year, my symptoms have gotten worse and changed in many aspects.
It started with a light vibration in my toe about four months ago. I didn't think much of it because I would get the occasional eye twitch. The vibrations turned into buzzing sensations, muscle twitching, electric shock sensations (which are constant now), tender to the touch. One day my husband barely touched me and I cried out in pain. I went to the ER, they dismissed me with anxiety. Even my doctor told me it was all in my head. I rarely saw this doctor because I wasn't that sick until last December. I thought it was stress from my job and the aspect of being laid off.
I did go to another ER where I was diagnosed with parathesia but they didn't know the cause. My cat scan was fine and they ran various blood tests. I saw a neurologist and had an MRI of the brain done. I have an MRI of the nect this morning. All my blood tests have come back fine except I was low in B6. I have started taking supplements for that. Lupus, lyme disease, and rheumatoid arthritis have all been ruled out. MS has not been completely ruled out at this point.
They did find 8 lesions on my brain but they weren't active. The neurologist explained it as scar tissue or gray matter. It could have been a result of my car accident. I've read where lesions don't necessarily mean MS. I have a follow up brain MRI in September. My chiropractor encouraged me to see a rheumatologist so my first appointment is Tuesday. I will take all my records with me. I have an appointment with a new GP next week.
I've been disgusted with the lack of care from some doctors. There are days when I can barely use a pen and i know this is not all in my head. Fibro seems to fit a lot of my symptoms. Thank you for the warm welcome and support already.