Hi.
I’m 40 this year. When I was 21 I started getting odd symptoms - the main ones were muscle twitches, which started firstly in my legs then eventually all over. I also had dizziness and some numbness (in my right foot, my left forearm and under my chin). The GP saw me, did some tests in the GP surgery, diagnosed me with anxiety and sent me on my way.
Over the last two decades, the twitches have come and gone. For a few years I thought they stopped but they eventually came back. The numbness in my right foot has remained and I still get bouts of dizziness. To be honest, I learned to live with it.
Over the last year I’ve noticed other symptoms. Mainly tight calf muscles that are worse in the morning or after exercise. I find myself struggling to take the first few steps… When I’m exercising, sometimes the pain is so great I have to stop and stretching is so painful I almost cry out… I also have tight muscles in my back and upper legs.
Having been diagnosed with anxiety the first time I don’t want to go back unnecessarily but I am worried. I fear MS but to be honest, I just want to know what’s wrong. Any tips/advice? I haven’t mentioned this to anyone so I feel a bit alone.