Understanding ms symptoms

New diagnosis and before diagnosis
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I’m undiagnosed and on the long waiting list to be seen by neuology but I’m confused about symptoms.
I’m hoping it’s aniexty but not sure as im in a much better place then I was 3 weeks ago when I asked to be referred.

Symptoms seem to change weekly. Gone from numbess/tingling in hands and feet and weakness in left arm/leg. Had this on and off over the last year but this time it’s stayed longer. Then I had a week of a painful R foot and numb toes on my L foot. Burning hands. Then changed into spine tingling and a numb bum to now my ham string muscles are tight (more on my R side). Weird sensation in joints but not painful.
I have cold sensations over my body. Different times of the day I get different symptoms. Just wanting to understand it more as seeing a specialist is a long way away still. Is this a normal thing for people with ms?

I’ve not lost the feeling in any limbs or struggling with balance. I do get blurred vision on different days not my eyes have been checked and are fine.

Thankyou

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Hi bridget_jones21

If you are not already doing so, start keeping a symptom diary. Note date, time, duration of symptom along with notes of what else was happening at the time, immediately before/after. ie. 12th of x, x pm, hot shower - felt x, y, z afterwards for x minutes etc.

You will start to get a better knowledge of whether or not certain things/events trigger symptoms or if they happen completely out of the blue.

This is also very useful to be able to pinpoint a short-list of say 5 of the most aggravating symptoms you have for when you get to see the neurologist.

Whilst you are waiting on the neuro appointment, take a look at mindfulness meditation as a means of helping with anxiety.

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They may be MS symptoms, yes. You may be having a relapse. I have experienced similar symptoms. Try to update your GP.