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rume
Jul 14, 2006, 07:36 PM
Around 2004 I got sick of hot flashes headaches rash like acne on my face went to doc, I also complained of being tired a lot. He told me oh its PMDD and you are depressed. In the past year I've had problems with my leg being numb never got rid of headaches. Now the vein in one bad leg is dark looks like it may bust when I walk a lot. I've been limping around on my leg trying to keep the pain down and the vein aches.MRI of my lower back shows one disk bulged actually one doc said it looked pretty good then he gave me cort. Shot in my back. My neoro.. doc (he was helping me with headaches and dizzy spells)said today maybe I was depressed and have sleep disorder to call him if I wanted to go to the hospital do a sleep disorder test, that this test wouldn't help me with my pain. I told him Id give him a call on that but otherwise he said he was done with me until I agree to the test. Im lost what to do now what doc to see, The reason I ask could this MS is my because has MS and she said this is same things she went through.Ive not told the doc about MS thing because they make me feel like they are lost with help me, Am I seeing right kinds of doctors, I feel like I've seen everyone in town in the past 4 years I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired I need so help or ideas on what should I do.

J_9
Jul 15, 2006, 06:19 AM
This is a great website I suggest you explore. http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/

Based on your questions here I believe you really should take your concerns to your doctor.

rume
Jul 15, 2006, 01:42 PM
Is there anyone here with MS, I want to know more info from personal account. Going to a website is not helpful because most of the info is given from a person never had the problems that are listed. Or is there a doctor here?

J_9
Jul 15, 2006, 01:59 PM
There are very few docs here that I know of. The type of doc you need to see, from what I have learned is a neurologist.

You can start with a GP and he can recommend one in your area.

It is IMPOSSIBLE to diagnose without taking a lengthy history and physical. And that must be done in person.

I understand the feeling of sick and tired of being sick and tired, and you want all of your questions answered so that you feel comfortable.

What you need to do is write a list of questions you have and present them to your doctor one by one. Do not leave the office until you feel comfortable with the answers.

Understand that basically the doctor is your employee, without patients he does not receive a paycheck. You can continue to go to a doctor or find one who will answer your questions.

I went through this almost 10 years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer, believe me, there is a doctor out there who will listen.