Some of you may have noticed that I haven't been on much lately. Well, I haven't been feeling very well. My left knee has been giving out on me, chest hurting/wheezing, general weak feelings, dropping things, stumbling or falling, tingling in my left arm, etc. It's been really frustrating. I went to my PCP last week and was treated for an upper res. infection, and referred to a knee doc. (appointment is on the 28th) I just assumed, as she did, that the walking problem and weakness were a result of these things. Then, Monday I woke up and couldn't turn my head to the left. Thinking that a disc has slipped out again, I called my chiro.(I was in a bad accident right before school was out and so I thought maybe it had something to do with that) He did his thing but I was still having trouble. THEN, yesterday, I got up and my neck wouldn't turn, my arm was really tingling, and I could barely walk. I went in to the Chiro and he did some electric stimulation, massage and an adjustment but, also, said that he wanted me to see a neurologist and have an MRI done. He said my symptoms are indicative of MS. "What is that I thought?" I came home and tryed to rest. I am still wobbling everywhere and have started having these spasms on my LEFT side(I look like I am having convulsions!). It's been going on all night. I took a muscle relaxer, and motrin but it just keeps getting worse. I can't even walk without help. I'm trying not to get scared but I am really starting to freak out! Has anyone ever heard of symptoms like this?

Lauri, I hope you're feeling better, please let us know your health status as soon as you're up to it.

Just wondering if anyone has seen or heard from Lauri????

She was here in Houston with her Mom. But I haven't heard from her in a couple of days. Hopefully, she's doing fine now!

hi, lauri

my hearts go's out to you, every one so concern and worried for you and is saying the same thing,...and stay calm, stress can make you feel out of it and not to well, hope your doing ok, just like the rest of us ( are you doing ok?)

margie

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Hey girl, are you feeling any better today? Did you get any news from the doc?

I'm thinking of you, too, Lauri. I hope all is well.

Nancy

Hey Lauri

Hope you are feeling better. Did you go to the Dr. that your mom was going to take you to see? Any news?

Thinking about you Laurie! Hope you are feeling better. Have a good Holiday!

Posted by Lauri on two different threads on 12/21:

>>>>Ok I may be spastic and sppent the last few days in th hospital but when they weighed me- drum roll please,,...,.211 What is that 8 pounds. Eating hospital food, being pumped with med. and all don't exactly make you want to eat. Now , if I can just survive my moms cooking and not being able to walk. I am going to try to get her to feed me healthy but her home cooking is so good.<<<<

>>>>I am at home with my mom in houston. The tests at the hospital all came back without any explaination of my symptoms. I have lost almost all use of my left hand, arm and leg. Mom is going to ttake me to a dr. here and see if we can get some answers.<<<<

Lauri,

I hope you have found some explanation for you troubles. I hope you have regained the use of your left side. I feel sooo bad for you. My thoughts are with you often. Please let us know how you are as soon as you feel up to it.

Hi Lauri,

I'm thinking about you too and hoping your doing better and getting some answers. Best wishes, Teresa

Lauri, if you're still in Houston, please let me know and I'll come and see you! Hope all is well!

Lauri,

Just read Becky's post I hope you can find an answer to what is going on I am so sorry. Praying for your recovery..

Lauri, we're all wondering about you and hoping you have found both answers and relief. Please check in with us so all your bandster aunts and uncles can sleep at night!

Hello Lauri, I see you're reading this site, please drop us a line and let us know how you are.