Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is starting to feel a little more optimistic about the pandemic battle with spring on the way and the vaccine rollout (for those who wish to have it!)
I just wondered whether any of you have other autoimmune/inflammatory type conditions alongside MS?
Since mid January I have developed widespread joint pain, even in fingers and toes, all the little bones in feet, ankles, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, neck, facial pain, headache. None of it responds to any type of painkillers.
I’m just one great big pain (hahahaha yes I know)
Now feel actually flattened with it every morning for about 2-3 hours after which it recedes slightly.
Have had unexplained huge welts and red lumps on fingers every year for 20+ years, looked at by dermatology and Rheumatology with no firm outcomes.
Fatigue to the point that sometimes it is hard to hold myself upright, I could (figuratively) slide down the wall into a puddle.
Firstly MS nurse thought it may be spasticity causing joint pain but then said no, it’s unlikely to be MS related if bilateral/all over - increased Baclofen hasn’t made any difference.
Saturday woke up with a red, bumpy rash and red cheeks across my face (no change in masks)
I’m wondering if I could have another thing going on! Lupus can also cause neuro symptoms.
Not really expecting answers, none of you are doctors…but just wondered if it is possible to have more than one systemic type illness?
I keep feeling worse and worse but MRIs are always no change (which is good) so I’m even beginning to wonder whether I do actually have MS!