Hi I visited my GP a few weeks ago as I had a numb patch appear on the face (below my lip left hand side of chin). I have also had several occasions over the past few weeks where my left foot has gone numb and I have suffered a couple of slow motion comedy falls (fortunately at home with only my wife to laugh at me!). On this visit my GP looked at some other medical history including a few issues with my eyes (I used to proudly claim 20/20 vision) but have now had two lots of laser surgery for Glaucoma and was also diagnosed with Optic Neuritis about two years ago. My last visit to the GP was the first time there had been a mention of MS and I must admit it was a shock as I didn’t really have any knowledge and although I don’t know what I was expecting the GP to say I certainly wasn’t expecting him to mention MS. He carried out some bloods to rule out other conditions. He is happy that other than some inflammation my bloods are normal. Frustratingly, he said let’s leave it 4-6 weeks and see how things develop etc and then come back and see me (more likely speak on the phone). Having read bits and pieces over the past few weeks I now know it is not a straightforward thing to diagnose. It’s just a bit frustrating to have the doc mention MS and then for nothing to happen on my next visit. My face is still numb on and off all the time and my right shoulder is very stiff and cramping with no apparent explanation. I have a congenital Heart Condition which means I suffer with Chest tightness a number of times most weeks and doesn’t seem to respond to my GTN spray. The doc is not sure if this is 100% of the time my heart or may be connected to a possible MS diagnosis. Any help or reassurance would be greatly welcomed. Best wishes Peter
Hi Peter/Cotswoldtoffee
The dreaded ‘Let’s see how it goes’ tactic. I think we’ve all been there at some point. As the GP has mentioned possible MS, ask for a referral to a Neurologist who will be better able to work towards either dx/ruling out MS.
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Crumbs, that must have been a bit of a shocker.
Watchful waiting is never fun, but it’s very often part of the process - it certainly was for me. Admittedly it was the neurologist who did the watchful waiting in my case - the GP had referred me like a shot - but one way or another it is often a feature when troubling neurological symptoms appear. I hope that you get more clarity soon about what is going on.
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