I didnt know where to post this so sorry if this is the wrong place lol
My boyfriend is currently awaiting his MRI scan to help put his mind at rest to see whether he has MS or not, he has said to have had symptons for about 4-5 years which are affecting him with confidence etc but not causing him problems with walking and other activities, he has had hes eyes tested and pictures taken behind the eye which come back all clear, but he still claims hes vision is sometimes blurred around the outside?, hes brother was diagnosed about 5 years ago which i think he seems to have the same as him, can anyone help me with whether this can all be in his mind?
Well the short answer is it could all be psychological - never underestimate the power of the mind. People who have a close blood relative with MS are at statistically higher risk (though the risk is still not huge), and of course have a tendency to be more vigilant - or, some might say, even paranoid - about signs and symptoms.
But none of this means it’s always in their mind. I think, in the circumstances, it is sensible to have the MRI scan, just for peace of mind, as you say. I don’t think reported symptoms in someone with an affected relative should ever be just dismissed. Although it’s not considered hereditary, family history should be taken into account.
Unfortunately, even a clear MRI cannot categorically rule out MS, so it’s possible your bf still might worry, even it came back clear. But it would make it a lot less likely. In general, the longer symptoms have gone on - and in his case it’s years - the less chance there would be nothing to see on MRI. Normally something would be showing by now, IF it was MS.
hi lauren im in te same position im waiting to see a neurologist and my husband and doctor think its just stress but you know your own body and i have done lots of enquiries about ms and i think ive got it too but as i had a major op in august everybody thinks its stress and anxiety and it doesnt affect me walking most days but im never the same two days running its also awful when u feel rubbish and people say how good u are looking anyway chancesare he does have it no two people have the same symptoms and its diff to diagnose so support him that would be the best thing to do take care evelyn x
Ah thank you both kindly for your help, I am starting to panic myself now? I don’t want him to blame me if it is MS as I have asked him to get tested to help him out earlier instead of leaving it otherwise he wouldn’t be doing anything, he is constantly down about it and I don’t know what to say and how if this makes sense, if it comes back clear he has already said he wants answers to why he like this, can anyone recommend what to do after other then speak to the GP Thanks Again Lauren x
Hi I’m also in a similar position, however I’ve had full brain and spinal mri that came back clear. Seen my neuro twice and he a long with the doctors have told me it’s psychological. My symptoms still persist, some weeks worse than others. I have been referred to a neuro psychiatrist and will be going on Friday. I hear they can determine if it is psychological or not. I’m also determined to get to the bottom of this. I don’t feel anxious at present but my symptoms persist. Perhaps if your partner ends up in a similar situation he can request to be referred to a neuro psychiatrist. Good luck to you both. I’ve never been unwell before and told its in my head so I’m totally confused as your partner probably is x
Try and be there for him, support him and believe him. I knew my symptoms were MS and no one took me seriously. Everyone just said it was extremely unlikely, probably just a trapped nerve, then maybe several trapped nerves. When I eventually saw a neurologist it was such a relief to be believed. He never even mentioned trapped nerves. Unfortunately there’s a lot of waiting which is the worst, but there’s lots of help and advice on here and even a helpline which I wish I’d noticed when I was struggling. Good luck and hope you get answers soon
i think u should get him to give the ms society a wee ring they sent me a lot of information of how to keep things at bay and just talking to them settles you a bit x evelyn x
I don’t know if this might be any help but I was unable to have an MRI because of claustrophobia but I was diagnosed after a lumber puncture. I wonder if it might help to request one for this who have had clear MRI’s but whose results were clear?
otherwise he wouldn’t be doing anything, he is constantly down about it and I don’t know what to say and how if this makes sense, if it comes back clear he has already said he wants answers to why he like this, can anyone recommend what to do after other then speak to the GP Thanks Again Lauren x