Below are the 37 Top and Most Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Over the past 5 years since my diagnosis I've had all of them. During my latest and worst flare-up yet, I am currently experiencing 26 of the 37 and I am Mad, Upset, Frustrated, Worried etc... Ya know what is the worst yet...I have no control over what is occurring within my own brain to make all these symptoms happen!
Tonight, I had to drop $150 ER Insurance Co-pay because I was unable to urinate all day long, so I had to actually go to the ER and have them put a Catheter in me to relieve the pressure and discomfort I was feeling from not being able to pee. I was SO mad that this disease now has me running to the ER because I can't pee! I've not had a flare-up this bad ever yet. And let me tell you I am Numb from the waste down. Numb, that's right I can't feel anything if you get what I'm saying and from what my doctors are telling me and I read online, this is a common side effect of MS. I can't even imagine what the future holds, but for now I'd like to no longer be numb from the waist down.
TOP 37 | weakness of one or more extremities |
| paralysis of one or more extremities |
| tremor of one or more extremities |
| muscle spasticity (uncontrollable spasm of muscle groups) |
| muscle atrophy |
| movement, dysfunctional - slowly progressive; beginning in the legs |
| numbness or abnormal sensation in any area |
| tingling |
| facial pain |
| extremity pain |
| loss of vision -- usually affects one eye at a time |
| double vision |
| eye discomfort |
| uncontrollable rapid eye movements |
| eye symptoms worsen on movement of the eyes |
| decreased coordination |
| loss of balance |
| decreased ability to control small or intricate movements |
| walking/gait abnormalities |
| muscle spasms (especially in the legs) |
| dizziness |
| vertigo |
| urinary hesitancy , difficult to begin urinating |
| strong urge to urinate (urinary urgency) |
| frequent need to urinate (urinary frequency) |
| incontinence (leakage of urine, loss of control over urination) |
| decreased memory |
| decreased spontaneity |
| decreased judgment |
| loss of ability to think abstractly |
| loss of ability to generalize |
| depression |
| decreased attention span |
| slurred speech |
| difficulty speaking or understanding speech |
| fatigue , tired easily |
2 comments:
Lisa - Thanks for the welcome! You will see more of me around! :)
Hi Lanette:
I don't know if your insurance covers it or not, but self-cathing might be the most beneficial for you. A nurse will usually come to your house to do "instruction" for a few trips and by then you'll have the hang of it.
I've been self-cathing for about 20 or 21 years. After you do it a few times, it becomes a well-traveled route! LOL
When I get a UTI, usually about 2 to 3 times a year, I have to cath (with a Foley catheter and bedbag) for 3-5 days because it is so painful that even Pyridium doesn't help (that's the drug that makes your pee turn orange and supposed to cut out the burn from a UTI).
Okay, probably a whole lot more info than you wanted to know, but learning this now will help you in the long run. It will also save you money and trips to the ER for something you can do yourself.
I've had MS for over 30 years (dx at 23) and when things go numb, to me - it means I do not hurt. But if things go numb "down there" I'm not happy for obvious reasons (self-control and marriage privileges!).
Stop by any of the bloggers listed on our posts. Welcome to the MS community.
Anne
http://disablednotdead-anne.blogspot.com
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