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What Are The Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

Question: Hi are these symptoms of ms constant low back pain also pain in legs sometimes numbness burning sensation in legs or feet vibrating sensation now I feel like I have something between my pinky toe been suffering with these symptoms had 4 brain scans 2008 2011 2012 2013 normal had cervical and thoracic MRI normal about a yr ago would ms shown up already

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: No MS if RM normal Detailed Answer: Hi, thank you for sharing your questions with us. I think that for your symptoms it would be better to do an electronervography. Anyway about your concern I can assure you that if brain and spine RM are normal, there is no possibility that you have MS. Even your symptoms don't reflect that so you can be sure, you don't have MS. Wish you all the best Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (59 minutes later)

Do when can it be I'm in limbo right now after 6 yrs would ms shown already as I have read it can take longer thank you

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: No way Detailed Answer: Dear MS is suspected from clinical symptoms (which you don't have) and is decided after examinations such as RM (which are normal at your case) so you don't have reason to worry! Enjoy your life and count years, you will be fine! Wish you all the best Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (2 hours later)

What can be causing me symptoms now I feel like something is under my pinky toe I do have back issue

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Discopathi or poly neuropathy Detailed Answer: Dear, Pain is probably provoked from a little protrusion (known as discopathy) or a root nerve problem which can be explored with Nerve conduction studies. Anyway no one of those symptoms are related with MS. These are minor problem. My advice is to wait, avoid caffein food and drinks! If pain persist you can use pain killer such as ketoprofen or ibuprofen! Be safe, wish you all the best Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (26 minutes later)

Had 2 emg both normal

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Little back protrusion Detailed Answer: Dear You should be happy that all your examination are normal! All your symptoms have only one explanation, little protrusion which compress nerve root that's why you have back issue and pinky toe! I can sure you that all those symptoms aren't related with MS! You can discuss with your doctor about my opinion and if pain persist start using pain killer such as ibuprofen! I wish you good health Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (55 minutes later)

Thank you for your answers I have been to three neurologist and they say I have fibromyalgia but some of my symptoms I feel are not a part of it as I don't suffer from extreme fatigue more of pain in low back and legs some psin in elbow sometimes pain in my thumbs which just started that's why I was a little concern it's ms

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer: No MS Detailed Answer: Dear, I know it's a big fear, but you have to understand that MS is a desease which has particular clinical signs and radiological changes. If no one of them is seen, no MS is suspected. Dear enjoy your life because you are fully healthy! I am glad that you are so carefull about your health. Wish you all the best Sincerely Dr Eris

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (2 days later)

Have a question I have read from ms patients that it has taken some of them of to 10 yrs to get a ms diagnosis one article says that a dr stated for some ms shows right away for other up to 20 yrs in your experience what is your take on thus

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Clinical and radiological diagnose Detailed Answer: Dear MS has nothing to do with you. You don't have symptoms leading to MS, no radiological findings leading to it. It is true that there are atypical cases that are difficult to diagnose; but at least the patient should have clinical or radiological approach to MS. Without clinical or radiological evidence we do not arrive at MS diagnosis. Dear you are perfectly healthy Sincerely Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad