Hey everyone.
I’m 29 and over the past year I have had some weird symptoms. Last year half of my body went numb and I had vision and auditory issues. When I looked at the ground my insides vibrated. I saw three doctors including a neurologist and was told it was just stress. Over the course of the year I had some other less severe but odd symptoms like numbness in the face, weird pains. Then recently I had another bout of symptoms of numbness, slurred speech, trouble concentrating.
I realised I was having symptoms (and the way they came and then seemed to go away) that were aligned with MS. I went to see a specialist and just had my MRIs which show lesions on my brain and spinal chord. I have yet to have a formal diagnosis, I will be seeing my doctor hopefully this coming week to discuss the results.
I’m 99% sure I have MS, my doctor says it’s likely too, as well as a doctor friend who was diagnosed with MS this year.
I want to be as proactive as possible, and to feel in control of my health decisions to manage this condition. I have quit smoking since my recent relapse of symptoms, and I’m looking at my physical activity and diet.
I guess I’m just saying hi, because it’s quite overwhelming. Although I had weird symptoms, I wasn’t expecting this and I don’t think I’ve fully come to terms with what’s happening to me.
I would also like to be well informed on treatment and lifestyle changes, if anyone has any advice or resources they recommended.
Thank you! We got this.