Another "moment" same as the last one.

Yes indeed note down when the event happened, and any circumstances around it (were you exerting yourself, exercising, lying or sitting quietly, or whatever). And how long it lasted.

Menopause and hormone fluctuations could indeed be causing some of the symptoms. There are lots of reasons for lesions on an MRI, including migraine, by the way, so that is still a possibility, and migraines can occur during menopause when they might not have happened before. As for "repeat" MRI's...I think until you get some definite diagnosis, the doctor will want to repeat them, to see if anything shows up, like new lesions. And if you go to a different doctor, he's likely to want to have a "fresh" MRI anyway.

But definitely write it down, keep track, and take the record with you to the doctor.

I've not experienced the itching that you describe..

Generally if I get overheated -- which can occur on a hot and humid day if I'm out in the heat for more than an hour or so, and more quickly if I exert myself at all --

I first get very lightheaded and dizzy. I find it difficult to breathe. I weaken, then get very red in the face and upper torso (I'm light skinned so this is very noticeable.)  I start to get anxious, then disoriented. I'll develop a fever.

Only getting inside under cool air (or packing my neck and wrists with ice packs to cool down) will relieve this.

I don't perspire -- perspiration is the body's normal way to cool: you sweat, the water comes to the surface of your skin, and the evaporation is what cools you.  The lack of perspiration (which stopped when I developed MS) is the main problem, and of course when the weather is hot and humid the air is already damp, and so any perspiration that does exist doesn't evaporate -- causing my body core temperature to rise (the overheating), and then the symptoms begin.

When you see your doctor be sure to tell him about the problem you have with heat, too, and the rash -- there may be some connection there, and every bit of evidence is crucial to record until you get a diagnosis and know which are really important and which aren't.

Hey Cocoa11

Just checking on u. How are u doing now? I hope things are better for u.

rhonda

Hey Cocoa

Yes, i did know about Steve Irwin. We were huge fans and quite honestly were very upset to learn of his death. He seemed like just a good guy and his family seems so sweet. I feel very bad for her and her loss. As she said in her interview with Barbara Walters, "I've lost my prince." How profound. I'm sorry for the loss u'r country has endured...it is quite a loss; to us all.

YES!!!!...YES, YES, YES!!!! I know EXACTLY what u mean about the spelling and speech probs!!! I do exactly the same thing on the spelling and have to go back and fix about every other word. Even words like that one i just typed...W-O-R-D (and the word "typed" too!!) i mess up on and have to backspace and fix! It's not words i don't know or should have to think about...and even if i think about it (knowing i'll prob mess up i take more time now) i STILL mess them up!!! My speech probs are a little different. I can usually think of the right word, but at times that's an issue. More for me is the pronunciation of the word. I have NO IDEA what is gonna come out of my mouth at times. It'll resemble what i was about to say, but have a weird beginning or ending or just flat out be said stupidly! My kids LOVE that and sieze every oppertunity to correct me. I think it's payback for all the language correction they receive from me! haha Even my husband is getting on the bandwagon now....and makes a joke of it all. I guess it's ok; i'd rather that than it be an off limits thing.

Yes, i know the pins and needles u'r speaking of as well. Fortunately for me, they come and go. How about with u?? Do u get any reprieve? My biggest prob is my legs. They hurt bad and they are weak. Do u have any pain in u'r legs? I don't see too many on here who do and i wonder if that's something really more unrelated to ms. I haven't had any tremor that i can say is definitley that. I sometimes notice my shoulders (i guess that's where it's at...seems like it is) will shake or tremor or something when i move my arms a certain way. It's only after exertion tho, so not an issue. This morn i'm feeling a vibration in the bottom of my LEFT foot. That's very odd for me since my symptoms are mostly right sided. Do u'rs reside more on one side or the other?

I truely hope and pray u'll find some answers at the hospital. Sounds like u have a great doc and i'm so glad u do. I've seen that's priceless when going thru something like this. Please let us know how u are and how u'r appts go. I'm very hopeful u'll get some much needed relief. This IS a great forum and was a life saver to me when i found it. Since finding it i've learned so much. It's hard to explain u'r own symptoms at times and seeing them put into writing so u understand...not all clinical...is sooo valuable. It gives u the words u need to then go back and explain to the doc's so they see how u'r feeling. The people here are wonderful and priceless. If not for them i'd have lost hope by now. Take good care Cocoa and please update on how u are.

rhonda

When I try to get up out of bed in the am I try to stand up and my legs won't straighten and they hurt like anything. I almost stumble my way to the bathroom and it really hurts my feet. Sometimes I think that I may topple over as I just can't straighten up and walk. When I stand up sometimes it feels that I am standing on a ball under the arch in my foot....it feels terrible, swollen and painful. This comes and goes in both feet.

I have a corner cupboard in my kitchen that I hate. For me to get anything out of it I have to kneel down to access it then I have such trouble standing back up my knees are so painful. I haven't tried any type of remedy for it so I'm not sure that support hose would help. Might be worth a try! We all seem to have similar symptoms so it is great that others KNOW how horrible it is!!

Got to get to bed, am late with my medication and the pain is kicking in. 08:19pm here, way past my bedtime!


Cocoa