Hello,
looking for some advice.
I have had two episodes of optic neuritis symptoms (4 months apart) however these never showed up on an OCT or brain MRI.. even when presenting with symptoms
on my second spell of optic neuritis I also have pins and needles in my feet, when I brought this up to the GP they said they would refer me to neurology but the brain MRI is reassuring as it was clear.
However more recently the pins and needles are triggered when I tip my head forwards , which I understand can be L’hermmites sign, however this does not feel very sudden? It comes on from my lower back to my legs as sort of a buzz but lasts as long as my head is there, no sort of zap or shock more just a dull surge? Can last about 10-15 seconds. Would this still be considered L’hermittes sign.
There is a year wait to be seen by neurology where I am under the NHS. I just worry if these are both symptoms of MS and my second potential relapse is worse than the first waiting a year seems a long time! I wonder if they’re not worried because my brain MRI was clear, but a small percentage of people only have lesions in the spine?
The GP did say present to A&E if I have another spell of symptoms but don’t see what they would be able to do? I can’t work out if I’ve also had some mild speech and balance disturbances - or I’m just winding myself up!
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thank you
