After 10+ years of exhaustion, pain and loads of other symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago. I have meds for certain symptoms…nerve pain, depression, anxiety, sensitive bladder, migraines, allergies, etc.
Over the last month or so my symptoms have really flared up. Constant stiffness and pain, exhausted, can’t regulate my temperature, bladder incontinence, itchy skin, blurred vision, dizziness, clumsiness, my memory is shot, rashes, dry mouth, excessive thirst, IBS, muscle cramps, no strength in my arms and legs….
I’m wondering if this could be MS instead or as weak, especially with the eye and bladder problems.
Off to see Dr again next week but not sure how to broach the subject 
Well, you wouldn’t be the first. In your favour is that MS tends to be easier to dx because the combination of clinical exam, scan, lumbar punctures tend to be more clear-cut, as I understand it (which isn’t far, by the way: my only qualification is personal experience of MS). And the treatments and management are different so if you think you have MS there’s no harm and potentially much benefit in asking the question.
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Have you been referred to a neurologist, and if not, could you suggest that? My neurologist overturned a previous suggested diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
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Never referred to anyone…I did ask for a pain clinic referral but never heard anything.
I’ll ask re neurologist this week x
Hi Jaks. Yeh, I would be wondering too in your situation.
I know fibro and MS can have similar symptoms.
As your doc if a new MRI should be considered. Tell him/her just what you have told us.
God bless
Boudsx
Hey, Jacks. I know Exactly what youre going through, bc Im doing the same. I actually did ask my doc TODAY if my 'fibro’and neuropathy could be MS, that Ive been thinking this the last few years, and he just ignored me. Ive been to a neurologist, but after a few visits and the ? NCF and E something tests, he only meets with me for 5 minutes to tell me they only show nerve damage, and arent conclusive for diagnosing me. He added for me to just stick with my former diagnoses, and sent me on my way. I was absolutely deflated/devastated. Since, and over the last 7+ years, my symptoms keep getting worse and new ones adding on to make me feel like it’s MS, no doubt in my mind. Looking next to go to Another neurologist, and eye doctor. Ive read sometimes some type of exam they can do can show MS if it’s present? Is THAT ecam conclusive? Idk. Please help. All the love for you, and wish you well/better.