Since i was sixteen I have suffered with a “bad back”, which was always treated with painkillers. At the age of 19 I suffered an extremely bad case of glandular fever, since then (and i am now 40) everyone has always but my server fatigue down to that.
Most of the symptoms i have, i have had for a long time and some how with the aid of pain killers and a good diet seem to get by. These symptoms are, numbness in my right leg, pain in my right hip, numbness in my right arm. I often have pins and needles in either my right arm and/or leg. Sever joint stiffness, the list is endless. There are many times, i don’t say how i am feeling for the fear of the dreaded “eye roll” from unsympathetic friends. I’m certain they think that i am a hypochondriac, so tend to keep quite.
More recently, i have had an MRI scan on the bottom of my spine, as i have a disc problem, which has been identified by this scan. It has only been through the treatment that i have received from my consultant, who has hinted that all the symptoms i have could be MS. Don’t get me wrong, the thought of having this disease terrifies me, but the thought that i am not going mad, and that there is a label for all these weird symptoms that i am having at least makes me feel that i am not entirely crazy.
I have been referred to see a neurologist in March, hopefully i will gain some answers, but have to say, and I am more terrified that I wont get any answers. It’s really difficult to tell anyone how i feel at the moment, as I don’t want to worry anyone or yet again, come across as a complete hypochondriac. Has anyone else had a similar story?