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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis

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Posted on Sat, 30 Jul 2016
Question: My first symptom 2 years ago, I woke up completely blind in right eye. Diagnosed with optic nueritis. Steroids did not help. Then a year ago started have joint aches very severe. The shower hurts my skin. Very fatigued, can't sleep well, no desire for food so have been losing weight. I am border line anemic on iron, b vitamins and d vitamin. Loss of balance, trouble swallowing sometimes and choke on own saliva. Have had MRI, spinal tap, and every blood panel run with negative results. Basically doctor has given up saying there is no other test and to live with symptoms. Please help.

I forgot to add my white blood cell count is always elevated but no infections they can find
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Multiple Sclerosis

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Based on your symptoms the possibility of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is most likely.
It's difficult to label as your tests are normal.
However it's not uncommon to find normal tests in people with MS.
So in my opinion your doctor is right as the treatment is steroids and other supportive measures.
I would however recommend you to get a repeat MRI brain and spine done.
You may be started on Monoclonal antibodies along with steroids for a better relief.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis

Brief Answer: Multiple Sclerosis Detailed Answer: Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Based on your symptoms the possibility of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is most likely. It's difficult to label as your tests are normal. However it's not uncommon to find normal tests in people with MS. So in my opinion your doctor is right as the treatment is steroids and other supportive measures. I would however recommend you to get a repeat MRI brain and spine done. You may be started on Monoclonal antibodies along with steroids for a better relief. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query, please ask me.