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?

Good Luck Laurie! Please let us know how your appointment goes. We are all pulling for you!

Neuro is sending me for an MRI of my lower back, and a spinal fluid pressure test(from what I understand it is kind of like an epidural but it will measure the pressure). He has, also, ordered this test that is like an MRI but it it more specific and looks at the vessels or something. I'm not sure when this is going to happen but they are going to call tomorrow with the date of the appointment. These tests won't explain the movement disorder but he is trying to get to the bottom of the migrains and the swelling in my lower back. He said that it will take a couple of weeks to get the blood tests results back that will tell if I have some kind of mutated gene or whatever. It's kind of scary but I am glad that he is doing everything in his power to help me-answers to prayers.

Oh, Lauri, I hope you get answers soon, and also relief for your pain. I have had several lower-body MRIs, and they aren't bad; you just have to lie still. Some facilities will let you bring in a tape or CD to be played during the procedure. The machine is pretty loud, so it's not enough to block out the noise, but the music will give you something to concentrate on while your body is being scanned. Good luck. We're all glad that your doctor is taking your health seriously.

Thanks for updating us Laurie! We are thinking about you and wishing the best! Good Luck with your tests!

Lauri,

I sure hope they figure this out so you feel better soon. We miss you!!! Our thoughts and prayers are definitely with you. Sending you lots of hugs, Teresa

yes something is not right go to the emergency room if your dr is not able to see you you need to have a full medical work up with a full cardiology work up also

I am a 20 year that has something similiar to what you are having. I had my Lap Band Nov 28 07 had my first fill 01/09 had my removed 01/17 and my lap band removed 04/09. I have muscle spasms to the point I look like I am having siezures. I have seen 2 different Neuro Doctors that had me wired to the eeg and still all brain waves were normal. Look up Sandifer Syndrome. I have a Dianostic Dr looking into in my case. You get this Syndrome from Manipulation of the upper stomach. I have not been diagnosed with it yet but he is looking toward it. I am on siezure meds, nerve pills, muscle relaxers. The episodes have went from 20-30 a day to 3 a day. I still cannot work and will soon loose my job and I cannot drive my car. Everyone pray that someone will find out my problem. It all started 3 days after my first fill. Which was horrible by the way. Lauri keep in touch. My email address is bobbiej1962@aol.com (my moms) or bbozema@entergy.com. I hope you get well soon.

please email me bbozema@entergy.com