Hello everyone I’m writing on here today as I think I have MS. I have had lots of pins and needles mainly in my left arm for around 5 yrs, I’ve had X-rays and an MRI scan around 4 years ago but nothing was found. I’ve recently felt more tied than usual and the pins and needles have been awful they seem to be there most of the time and I seem to be getting them in my head, knees, feet and hands. I don’t seem to have a lot of concentration and just about anything I want to do seems like a great big deal. I went to the doctors las week and he ordered blood tests. I called for the results this morning and they have all come back normal apart from the vitamin D one. The receptionist has asked me to make another appointment which I have done for this Thursday. Could anyone out there please advice me on getting my doctors to something about all this please. I think I’m going mad. Many thanks for taking the time to read this
Hi there
Sorry to hear that you have not been feeling right for so long.
One thing to remember, is that there are many, many conditions with similar symptoms to MS, so try not to panic that that’s what it is.
It sounds like your GP is taking you seriously, blood tests are one of the first things that can/should be done. And if they’ve asked you to come back in, I am sure it is with a view to discussing things with you.
Make a list of everything that is happening and take it with you to your appointment. Explain to the GP that you are concerned and also how it is all making you feel
I hope the GP is helpful and that you get some answers/help soon.
PG xx
Please try to keep an open mind. The trouble is that, once a person has decided that she has this or that the matter, it becomes automatic for her to see everything, however innocent, as supporting evidence, and to ignore anything that runs counter to the theory.
I agree with Pandagal about there being very many conditions that can cause tingling and tiredness etc. I wonder why you have decided on MS? On the basis of what you have told us, I would have put that way down at the bottom of a very long list in terms of how likely it is to be the culprit. But never mind that - I don’t know what I’m talking about in terms of diagnosing things, and neither do you. Being worried that you have a chronic progressive neurological disorder is no fun whatsoever, so I am glad that you have plucked up the courage to address your concerns and get proper medical advice. I hope that you get to the bottom of things soon.
Good luck.
ALison
Thanks Ailson and PG for your reply and hopefully the doctors will get to the bottom of it but I just weirdly know I have MS. Thanks again Paula
Hi, I`ve read on here that some folk take vit d supplement. I will ask one of them to contact you.
But hope the gp can help. I know what it`s like being in limboland for a long time hun.
luv Pollx
I have every symptom of MS but I won’t go off I have it until I get a diagnoses best not to think like that until it is confirmed really so good luck 
Does anyone have any experience of hip pain and if so anything that will ease it please? Paracetamol isn’t doing anything. It feels like being stabbed with a knitting needle, right inside the top pointy bit. Ooww 
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I’m sorry, should be a new thread x