I have been seeing a neurologist due to extreme muscle and joint pain, i stumble a lot, drop things, forgetfullness. I do have fibromyalgia and have for years. I also have peripheral neuropathy ( no diabetes) I have had tests to rule out Lupus and MS (which does run in the family) Lupus is neg, not enough points or evidence for MS, ( no lesions on the brain) but does not mean i do not have it. So now he wants to do more aggressive and specific testing. What I want are some suggestions of what it might be from those who experiene this, so that i can read up on it so that I can ask questions and not look like a dope when we discuss different possible causes and treatments.
2006-09-10 01:59:55 · 10 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My wife has Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and chronic pain syndrome. She has all the symptoms you described. Fibromyalgia has the same symptoms as MS and lupus. That's why it's so hard to diagnose. There's also RSD- reflex sympathetic disorder that is similar as far as symptoms go. I know it's frustrating, she sees different Dr.s all the time and no one can really offer much help other than a Rheumatologist or a Pain Mgmt Dr. Good luck. Don't give up.
2006-09-10 02:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have him test you for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Before I was diagnosed I didn't know what was happening to me, I was in such pain I couldn't even hold a pencil. I was actually contemplating suicide because two specialist couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. My doctor prescribed me every other week another pill and nothing was helping. After 6 months he finally send me to a Rheumatologist, he checked for Lupus, MS
and then send me for X-ray, a certain blood test and because I was in such pain gave my a cortisone shot into the worst joint and in 2 weeks I had the results and was finally diagnosed and got treatment,
I wish you good luck.
2006-09-10 02:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep pursuing a diagnosis. The typical lupus patient takes 3-5 years to get a diagnosis and sees at least that number of doctors.
2016-03-17 11:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have they tested you for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. They thought MS with me first, then did the Lupus route and it turned out it was APS.
APS is associated with recurrent clotting events (thrombosis) including premature stroke, repeated miscarriages, phlebitis, venous thrombosis (clot in the vein) and pulmonary thromboembolism (blockage of an artery found in the lung due to a clot that has traveled from a vein). It is also associated with low platelet or blood elements that prevent bleeding. Recently, however, even more disease states have been linked with APL including premature heart attack, migraine headaches, various cardiac valvular abnormalities, skin lesions, abnormal movement/chorea, diseases that mimic multiple sclerosis, vascular diseases of the eye that can lead to visual loss and blindness.
2006-09-10 16:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by hello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand your question. I think you answered it yourself. Fibro causes all of that and lots more. Both my fiancee and I have it (unusual in men). She has it far worse than I do, but I've experienced all the symptoms you mention and she's experienced a lot more. One time, I was walking and, all of a sudden, it felt like I was standing on a waterbed even though I was on solid ground... I almost fell except there was a pole next to me to grab on to... go figure. Fibro's nasty. Email me for some tips. Here's a website with lots of useful info.... Click on the 50 signs and see what other fun symptoms you might be missing:
http://www.fms-help.com/
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2016-04-27 06:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check out www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com. The doctor who runs it indicates there is a connection between fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). There is basic low blood sugar info at www.hufa.org. If you check on the symptoms link, you will see the stumbling, dropping and forgetfulness are also symptoms of low blood sugar.
Low blood sugar is one of the pre-diabetic syndromes that can result from high insulin. The doctor can run blood tests to rule out both low blood sugar (a 6-hour glucose tolerance test) and hyperinsulinemia (fasting blood insulin test).
2006-09-10 02:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your doc has read on the subject 12 years + and will discuss relevant issues with you to help you. You cant read up about it in a day or a week. In diseases where there is no obvious cause, interactions have to be discussed based on knowledge and experience - go to the doc with an open mind and let him do his best for you. Good luck; i will include you too in my daily prayers.
2006-09-10 03:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would look into Rhuemitiod Arthritis or Parkensons
2006-09-10 02:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by shrimpseys 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you on Lipitor or any other meds. for cholesterol? They also can cause someone to have these side effects.
2006-09-10 02:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋