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Name: dids Title of Question: Fatigue, Dizziness & Tingling

Question: I am 34 yr old female and have always been active and seemingly healthy. For the past 3 months I have had extreme fatigue, dizziness, tension headaches and now tingling. I have had all the blood tests, chest x-ray, holter monitor and now with this tingling my doctor suggest testing for MS. This obviously scares me. I would actually feel happier at this point to think these symptoms are fibro and not MS. On top of it, it will be many months before I will be fit in for an MRI. Not knowing is torturous. Anyone else have tingling that comes and goes and seems more steady in one area i.e. left leg? ?

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Name: minne | Date: April 1, 2005, 21:17

Answer: Yes, tingling in my fingers & arm and sometimes by left leg & even my face. Do finish out your testing for MS howevr as its best to rule out MS. =

Name: minne | Date: April 1, 2005, 21:21

Answer: Forgot also add a little surgar as well =

Name: DS | Date: April 21, 2005, 14:46

Answer: Yes I too get the tingling in my arms and feet and numbness. I get th tingling the most in my left arm and left leg and it seems to be more present right where the main arteries are on the inside of my arm and leg. =

Name: Jan | Date: April 22, 2005, 17:45

Answer: Both my of hands tingle very often, and feel cold and numb. But its my left arm that tingles and feels numb just about all the time. Its been like it for years. I have gotten used to it, and hardly notice it anymore =

Name: diane h | Date: May 17, 2005, 17:56

Answer: i am a 38 year old women.i have crohns disease.i have recently ben having some dizzy spells and tingling in my left arm all the way down to my fingers.do you have any idea what it could be =

Name: Dawn | Date: May 28, 2005, 22:11

Answer: Hi sorry this is for Diane.hiya you`ll probably know about this site but being a member I feel its going to be good for you.Its for sufferers of crohns and colitis and its a superb charit Im hoping it`ll help.. N.A.C.C http://www.nacc.org.uk loads of love and all the best xxxxxx =

Name: Holly | Date: June 8, 2005, 16:37

Answer: In response to dids: I just recently have come down with tingling in my left arm and leg as well as dizziness and fatigue. Did you ever get a diagnosis? I have just been told I am negative for Lyme and Thyroid. =

Name: Steph | Date: June 8, 2005, 18:45

Answer: Tingling in left foot, numbness in left arm, and burning on left side of my face. MRI has ruled out MS. I was a total wreck until I finally got the results. Lost 4 pounds. I know what you are going through. Try not to get too nervous, I will only aggravate your symptoms. =

Name: Holly | Date: June 8, 2005, 20:17

Answer: Did any of you have a diagnosis? The not-knowing is driving me nuts. =

Name: Mary | Date: July 8, 2005, 12:50

Answer: I too get tingling in my left arm/fingers. Swelling too. Also get "electrical-like" pulsations down my left leg and strange tingling on my cheeks and jawline. Had an MRI to rule out MS. I also had to wait for these test results. It literally made me crazy and the symtoms got worse -- lost weight, got depressed, etc. =

Name: Karen | Date: July 10, 2005, 13:43

Answer: I also suffer from fatigue. I could sleep for hours and wake up and still not feel rested. Sometimes I feel so tired that I could fall asleep. How do sleep at night? If you wake up alot like I do that explains why we are so tired. A restless sleep cam make it worse for people who suffer with fibro. =

Name: Fred | Date: July 16, 2005, 11:55

Answer: For the past 3 months I (69 year old male in good physical condition) have had tingling and numbness in my left arm, left leg and left ankle. I am still trying to figure out what is causing it and as soon as I figure it out, I will post the answer. =

Name: Marty | Date: July 17, 2005, 7:17

Answer: Hey. I have all these symptoms. I have been tested for MS as well. I got tested twice as i had persuaded myself that it was. Fortunately both MRIs have come back negative. I am currently seeing a chiropractor who practices 'Chiropractic Neurology'. He diagnosed me with a vestibulo-cerebellar imbalance. I suggest you look this up. I have had some good results, however the underlying problem is still there - it is only seeming to help reduce the symptoms, not compeletly remove them. If anyone finds something better, please let me know.... =

Name: Linne | Date: July 20, 2005, 2:56

Answer: hi. i too am shit scaredthat i have ms. for the past 4 days i have had numbness in my left hand, arm and foot and also on the left side of my skull. Ive been really out of it also. glad to hearthat these symptoms dont definitely mean i have it. going to bangkok now to get tested. wish me luck... =

Name: lindybloo | Date: July 20, 2005, 5:25

Answer: i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.....after years years and more years of chronic pain it took all of six minutes for the consult to diagnos....the problem then lies with your doctor...mines is dreadful and listens to not one word i say...ie....oh i m sure uv been sleeping next to an open window etc. this illness needs by far more recognition. it does help having a tag for ur pain tho and not thinking your an absolute nutter. =

Name: Doretta | Date: July 23, 2005, 22:05

Answer: Wow, I thought I was crazy until I read these answers. I Have the most pain down my right side arm, leg and the whole right side. I was diagnosed last year with FMS when I went to the doctor with all over pain and fatigue. I've had the pain down my right side off and on for years but nothing was ever found. I fnally just decided if it didn't get worse it must not be anything. Now I know what it is and I'm having a really bad spell with my right side now. =

Name: Sara | Date: July 27, 2005, 14:56

Answer: I too have had similar symptoms. (22 year old healthy female) tingling face, arms, legs, even tongue and teeth. i also get random muscle twitched all over my body. i get an MRI in 3 months. the wait is torture indeed! =

Name: carole | Date: August 11, 2005, 10:28

Answer: Hi i also suffer with tingling and numbness in left arm and leg also they go cold, i also wake up in night with a restless leg which in turn makes me tired during the day, could someone please point me in the right direction i am 36year old female thanks.. =

Name: darlene | Date: August 11, 2005, 13:12

Answer: i have constant tingling and numbnes in my left arm. i have more numbing in my left upper shoulder than i do in the rest of my arm. as i am sitting this letter my whole arm is tingling and getting very weak. it worries me that it might be my heart. =

Name: ali | Date: August 11, 2005, 16:29

Answer: I have numbness below waist, hands and legs and face, tongue etc often. i have had fibro for over nine years recently it has been really bad so i ended up having MRI of head and spine so they could rule out MS. i was convinced it was ms so when the results came back that i had not got ms i was shocked but also glad the numbness still happens often but now when it happens i know it is only my fibro causing it and not MS so now i just live with. So hopefully yours will be ok and good luck =

Name: ali | Date: August 11, 2005, 16:37

Answer: also i forgot to mention the dizziness head achesand fatigue =

Name: HRW | Date: August 12, 2005, 16:28

Answer: I decided to try this site as just several days ago my left arm started tingling and feeling somewhat numb. Thought it was a bloody stroke or heart attack so I I have been taking ST. Joseph aspirins. Havent seen a Doctor yet. Thoughts anyone ? =

Name: Melissa | Date: August 24, 2005, 10:25

Answer: I am a 34 year old female. I had a hysterectomy last year and was also diagnosed with gilbert's syndrome (liver disorder). When I first went to see my doctor with the dizziness he thought it could be the start of depression so I am now on depression medications but the dizziness is now getting worse. As I'm sitting here writing this my head just feels very funny like it's heavy. I tried helping my daughter with a puzzle but couldn't cause my left are kept getting tingly. My doctor is now referring me to a nerologist and I see him on Tuesday. I am scared all of you are right the not knowing is even scarier. =

Name: Melissa | Date: August 24, 2005, 10:29

Answer: Also forgot to mention that I too sometimes get this restless feeling in my legs that wakes me up in the middle of the night. And my lower back always hurts and sometimes I get cramps that feel like menstrual cramps but like I said I had a hysterectomy so can't be that..anyone with the same? =

Name: tonyab1838 | Date: August 25, 2005, 2:38

Answer: I get tingling and swelling in my left arm, hand and fingers. Sometimes I get it in my right foot as well. The Dr., at one point, thought that I might have MS. I know how scary that sounds but I went to a Rhuematologist and was diag. with FMS. I found that the heating pad wrapped around my arm helps with the aching. Take care and God bless! =

Name: Renee | Date: August 26, 2005, 19:55

Answer: I also have had numerous episodes of tingling sensations over the years.i am now 35 and my face feels so tingly and even my tongue. My leg and fingers and toes also do it.Have had a MRI that showed nothing.I feel like a hypochondriac.The neurologist says it is just anxiety.They always want to put you on anti deppresants.Your brain can make all kinds of things happen to your body over stress so i would not worry... =

Name: my husband 30 years old | Date: August 27, 2005, 23:23

Answer: military 4 anthrax shots later I must add because alot of people are unaware the the additives to alot of VACCINES http://vaccinea.blogspot.com/200-4/11/tainted-lot-numbers.html can- do this to you all,He has all these symptoms!!his started with tingling hands ,moved up his arms. He wakes shaking his arms.His right arm stays cold,right upper trunk stays cold.They have ruled out any major heart disease. with 2 echo , 2 stress tests he does have 12% difference in each arm there is a type of vasculitis that is this way.HOW strange for so many people all over the world to have the SAME things going on!and doctors are basically DUMB founded!!he has stroke symptoms, both arms and both legs go numb,disorientation,felt air bumble move don his chest once that was WIERD,fire pain through lower legs,Left part of face is still numb after last episode.Right eye is being affected.vission is changing,blurred,colors look different through the right eye.his head circumference is increasing VERY slowly and then he has a gargling noise while he sleeps , we think SPinal fluid leak.His MRI shows a base line shift,&spinal columnchanges We are not sure what to think of his doc just yet.they say no stroke but he has perm damage??????? =

Name: Jean | Date: August 29, 2005, 22:48

Answer: Get as much ruled out as possible. I have been diagnosed four years now. Make sure your hormones are balanced, see an endocrinologist, this could cause dizziness also chemicals in the brain might be disruptive, antidepressants are usually given but be careful and see a specialist for this medication.Anxiety and Depression runs hand in hand with this condition and it would be wise to get it addressed.A psychologist has the right stuff to help you better in that area since he/she specializes in it. Fibromyalgia can also occur with Myofasia Pain Syndrome. It seems to be the worst part of this condition. You can have both. A Rheumatolgist is the one to diagnose this and physical therapists can help with releasing your muscles and its' toxins. Anything happening with the left side of your body and chest tightness I would consult a physician to rule out heart problems because with this condition it is hard to differentiate. Restless leg syndrome is a different condition and there is medication for it. Getting a good nights sleep into stage 4 you may need a prescription to accomplish this. Very important to get good sleep. Again stretching is very helpful with this condition and know your limits. =

Name: Melissa | Date: August 31, 2005, 23:08

Answer: Just a follow up to my last post....my neurologist is testing me for lyme disease my thyroid and rheumatoid arthritis...might be a good idea to get tested for all of this. I have recently noticed that I get a burning feeling in my legs..like I have been walking all day..my mom has RA and she has the same symptoms that I have including the tingling feeling, numbness, burning in the legs and bruises that just appear from thin air and never seem to go away. =

Name: Jean | Date: September 4, 2005, 21:03

Answer: Hi Mellisa. RA is a very difficult condition as well. I'm thinking if your mom has it then you may have it. Whether this all runs into fibro I don't know but your Rheumatologist will know. =

Name: Claudes | Date: October 7, 2005, 23:25

Answer: Yes I have tingling in both arms and hands which occurs without notice and last for approximately 5 monutes. =

Name: C.O. | Date: October 7, 2005, 23:38

Answer: I'm 58 yr. old retired female and I was diagnosed with MS three years ago, Dec. 2002. In Sept 2005, I develope a new sympton that both my arms and hands tingle without warning. I also find myself getting sleepy in the afternoon and must rest. I don't need anymore surprises. =

Name: tonyab1838 | Date: October 8, 2005, 11:50

Answer: I have tingling in my arms, head and legs. On bad days it turns into electric shocks but on good days it just tingles. I hope that you find out soon. Just keep a positive attitude and take care. God bless! =

Name: Steve | Date: October 15, 2005, 7:22

Answer: Me too. I started about a week after a hernia sugery. Numb spot on my right shoulder, that's been three months and it's still there. Then I started waking up with my little fingers numb, they "woke up" alright but it happens every night. Now my left foot is constantly tingling slightly and my shoulder get fatigued with just a little effort. My neurologist said my clinical exam was normal but scheduled me for an MRI this Monday. I'm afraid of MS too. Wish me luck. =

Name: adam | Date: October 24, 2005, 11:08

Answer: Hi ali, i have FM, but am awaiting to rule out MS by MRI.I suffer from chronic dizziness more so than tingling. can i ask u how often and how severe is your dizziness? im really worried! =

Name: MEV | Date: November 2, 2005, 12:04

Answer: I too am having these symptoms and to top it all off I am 1 month pregnant with first child. These symptoms started 2 months ago. My MRI is put on hold for now. My mind is going crazy, I am worsening my symptoms withthis stress inside of me, I see a neurologist for the first atep next week. Left side is tingling/at times numb. Feel like my head's in the clouds, not dizzy, but just not right. Have had inner ear issues before. Hoping that is causing my imbalance. =

Name: Lesley | Date: November 15, 2005, 6:22

Answer: I have lower back pain, tingling legs and feet, chest tightness, feeling of having to really kick out left leg when walking, facial numbness, dizziness, overall weakness and headaches can anyone tell me what it could be? =

Name: Anne | Date: November 17, 2005, 7:26

Answer: Been to GP with the following symptoms. Tingling legs and feet, bladder incontinence, blurred vision, dizziness, fatigue, lower back pain and headaches. Had some tests done GP referred me to neurologist for further tests as nerves are not responding properly. =

Name: Steve | Date: November 17, 2005, 7:58

Answer: Do yourselves a favor and get a GTT test done, I also have all the above symptoms and recently was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after being told for years I did not have diabetes. My doctor says as many as 20 million people have the disease here in America and do not know they have it or are misdiagnosed. If caught early much can be done, but if not treated it can cause many serious problems and even death. Please get tested. Good luck and God Bless! Oh yes,I also have Fibromyalgia. =

Name: ANGELA BUTLER | Date: December 5, 2005, 0:08

Answer: I HAVE HAD FOR FUSION 3 IN MY NECK AND 1 IN THE LOWER PART OF MY BACK. COULD THIS BE THE REASON WHY MY FINGERS ARE NUMB AND TINGLING AND ALSO SWELLING =

Name: Jean | Date: December 5, 2005, 20:08

Answer: Hi dids: There are many conditions that mimic Fibromyalgia and MS is one of them. then there is restless leg syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome ,lyme disease, lupus there are many so no news is good news however I've been in the same boat. Fibromyalgia and MS do most exactly run parrelell with each other but that does not necessarily mean you have it. I know it would be better to get this test over with but sometimes the test will not show it either. Sometimes it takes 10 years for this disease to show up on an MRI so try not to stress out over it so much. I understand because I did stress out over it and I have recently been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome. Having the condition of Fibromyalgia gives the medical comunity a great challenge as to what it is you really have and sometimes you may aquire a few conditions on top of Fibromyalgia like myofascial Pain Syndrome, restless leg Syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, lyme disease, its so big. Now knowing all this and it will not go away because you will have good days and bad days it will over time stress your body out. In that case I would look into talking with your doctor about anxieity and depression which will also occur with the other symptoms you are telling me about. I've been in this for over 4 years now and I finally went to a psychiatrist to talk with them about what was going on with me and they are the best physicians in my estimation to monitor your antidepressant medications if you choose to do this. It will take time but why not since you have to wait for the MRI, see what this may do, it could help surprisingly. Hope I could help and lots of hugs this is tough. =

Name: Nancy | Date: December 7, 2005, 19:50

Answer: Yes, all those symptoms can be fibromyalgia. Or Lyme Disease. Have a doctor test for Lyme disease using a wide sprectrum Western Blot while you're waiting for an MRI. Try not to worry! I think you'd feel weakness in one side if it were MS Take good care; try and schedule regular rest. =

Name: Jean | Date: December 8, 2005, 15:44

Answer: This question got alot of hits and not many answers. I think we need to know what doctors to go to. A Rheumatologist diagnosis and tests for Fibromyalgia, sorjourns syndromeand osteoarthritis Your GP can run a chemistry blood test on all your functions CBC and hormones. An Endogrinologist can run tests on all your hormones and glands, test for diabetes and osteoporosis. Your neurolgist can do nerve induction tests and MRI's for diagnosing MS. Your Internal Medicine Physician is capaple of much of the same tests already described. Y;ur Family Physcian can send you to the right specialist and I'm sure there is more that I have missed but just ask the right questions and you may get the right answers. With this condition of Fibromyalgia and it's co-conspirator MS I will tell you what my Neurologist told me and that is Fibromyalgia is not crippling and you experience numbness and tingling but it repairs itself, with MS you experience the same symptoms but you lose the capabilities of your limbs and have weakness that does not subside. So until that happens I would not stress out so much until all the factors are in. Hope that made sense. Take Care All of You. =

Name: Judi | Date: December 9, 2005, 15:28

Answer: Have a Rheumatologist test for Fibromyalgia. It is non-invasive and doesn't take long. Read all you can about Fibromyalgia =

Name: Y | Date: May 18, 2006, 16:00

Answer: Why does my laft hand go numb at the finger tips and my left foot tingles. =

Name: JJ | Date: May 23, 2006, 9:27

Answer: I have tingling/numbness only in my right toe. I have been diagnosed with FMS, but not all the classic symptoms fit me. I have more of the fatigue/fibro-fog than classic pain and soreness. I also got headaches and feel as though I am coming down with the flu. =

Name: susan | Date: June 7, 2006, 10:48

Answer: I have all these symtoms, hoever they are not related. You might have a pinched nerve in your back. I have degenerative disc in my L3, L4 and L5 discs my left leg tingles, burns etc off and all for years now! have the MRI ! =

Name: Chris | Date: June 7, 2006, 13:34

Answer: Hi dids; I get a lot of that too, but I think in my case some of the tingling is from C5,C6,C7 damaged in my neck. I've been tested for MS, and you are right, not knowing is horrible. I wish you only the best. take care. =

Name: Amethyst Angel | Date: June 7, 2006, 19:54

Answer: About 3 montrhs ago I started getting tingling and burning pain all over my body. I was an absolute nervous wreck, unable to sleep at night because of the pain. I was lucky that I managed to get an MRI done quickly (It showed that all I had was a sinus infection. My blood work also showed nothing out of the ordinary.) My symptoms immediately went down in severity and, once I started getting treatment to fix my sleep cycle, I started feeling much better. (I still feel pretty crappy during my periods and I had tortuous bladder symptoms a couple of weeks ago when I caught a UTI, but thankfully, the horrible pain I had at the beginning hasn't returned.) I'm guessing stress, in my case, has a lot to do with making my symptoms worse. (All I can say to you is, try to get as much good sleep as you possibly can (my doctor gave me trazodone, which was worked wonders for me) and try to reduce your stress as much as possible. (P.S.: If it is MS, it's better to know sooner rather than later, as there are treatment which exist which can slow down the progress of the disease, at least according to the medical literature I've read...) =

Name: dids | Date: June 8, 2006, 19:44

Answer: It could be fibromyalgia and/or mercury in your system causing the problems. My son in law has very similar problems and has a mercury level off the charts from dental fillings that are leaking. Good luck! =

Name: Carrie Pauley | Date: June 24, 2006, 22:11

Answer: yes I get weird tingling in my face, fingers, chest pain hedache and fatigue I do have fibro but the tingling is scary am I havning a stroke? =

Name: Karen | Date: July 12, 2006, 10:11

Answer: Almost exactly described my symptoms - started with a tingling in left side of my face after a night out - dancing close to speakers! Then spread down left arm and leg. Doctors treating as a stroke - I'm only 38! Tingling now comes and goes about two or three times a week, sometimes aches in joints. Awaiting MRI, but scan of arteries clear. I just want someone to tell me it's not a stroke, then I can start to enjoy life again. Anyone had this and got a diagnosis? =

Name: Lisa | Date: July 20, 2006, 13:58

Answer: I've had the same problems, however I started taking coenzyme Q10 - 100 mg dailey and the numbness and tingling feelings in my left hand have totally gone away. I have actually felt better since I started taking this supplement. =

Name: Mary23 | Date: July 23, 2006, 17:13

Answer: I have the same symptoms. I am a 23 yr old female with tingling that starts near my left knee and radiates downward into my foot. It also radiates upward into my back. Sometimes my bottom and my hips will tingle on both sides. I have been feeling very fatigued lately and also malaise (I just don't feel well.). I'm not running any fever. My tingling sensations just started yesterday, but they already seem more intense and are lasting longer periods of time each time they occur. No tests done yet, but if the tingling sensation doesn't resolve itself, I will go to the ER. This is really bugging me. good luck to you. God bless! =

Name: margaret | Date: September 5, 2006, 20:22

Answer: yes i have been diagnosised after 1 yr of feeling completely deblitated, i am a nurse and cant work i have terrible anxiety, sleep apnoea fibro fog, pain artery in elbow left arm, terrible dizziness and flushing, it is worse abound pms, it has changed my life but i have lost 20 kgs and am on antidepressaants drink green tea, magnisim and try and look on the bright side and help myself i am 36 with 3 girls and a great husband so i am lucky =

Name: Brandy | Date: September 6, 2006, 10:57

Answer: I know your fear. I have a dx of fibro but am also under the care of a MS specialist. Altho I have been seeing this neurologist for over a year already I have not gotten a MS dx even tho I have many of the MS symptoms. FMS and MS share a lot of the same symptoms. I have had two brain MRI's and one of my C-spine with no lesions showing and that is good news but still she is now sending me for neuropsychological testing. In rare instances MS can show up in these test I guess. I wonder why it took so long for your MRI test to be scheduled? Did you have to make the appointment yourself or did your doctor make it? I find that when the doctor makes my appointment for test I get in much quicker. Good luck to you. I would say don't worry but I know that is much easier said than done! Just try to remember that FMS and MS share many of the same symptoms. Not that fibro is a picnic but I understand you not wanting MS. I am in the same boat! =

Name: CO mom of 2 | Date: September 7, 2006, 16:56

Answer: Sorry if this has already been said but I don't have time to read everyone's posts as I have to pick up my son in a minute, but this caught my eye. Have you looked into B12 deficiency? I have fibro and also had some of these weird tingling problems and turns out my B12 was low. I can be very serious, can even be caused by an autoimmune disorder (pernicious anemia) where taking oral B12 won't help. My suggestion would be to research it and if it sounds right to you have your doctor check via a blood test. Good luck! =

Name: cnw1977 | Date: May 1, 2007, 10:13

Answer: Lyme tests ae very unreliable!Try Igenex for the best Lyme testing. Anyone with tingling should be tested via Igenex. I used to have tingling, severe insomnia, joint pain, chest pain, electrical type pain, headaches, and just all around sick. I was cured with long-term antibiotics. I was tested negative for Lyme numerous times before finally being refered to Igenex. Igenex is much more sensitive. I think fibromyalgia is a name for symptoms that Drs can't diagnosis, caused by multiple, unknown etologies. I would strongly suggest Igenex Lyme testing. It saved my life. I also went through MS, fibro, cancer, lups possible diagnoses. You have to take control of your medical care to the maximum extent you can in order to preserve and protect your life. If I listened to some of my Drs, I would be very sick or disabled right now. Also, if you wait too long, MRI changes will eventually show up with Lyme and you will be diagnosed with MS. Fibro is only treated with painkillers and antidepresssants, and CNS depressants. It is just masking the symptoms. Long-term antibiotics cured me! It took a year for most of my symptoms to disapear. =

Name: Fantod | Date: May 1, 2007, 10:43

Answer: Dids - I have tingling in both of my legs but it is due in part to a lumbar problem. It comes and goes. Have you seen a rheumotologist, a neurologist or just your primary care physican? You must live in the UK or Canada to have to wait months for an MRI. I'm sorry you are in such a predicament. Let us know how you do. =

Name: dwilmoth | Date: May 1, 2007, 19:17

Answer: Yes, that is how my fibro started. I had dibilitating dizziness, headaches and tingling. I pray you have niether ms or fibro. But I know how nervous you are. I was checked for ms too. I pray all goes well for you. =

Name: BrandyO | Date: May 2, 2007, 19:30

Answer: Hi dids.... I have had fibro symptoms for over 40 years. Started seeing a MS specialist over a year ago because I was having more and more neurological symptoms. Tingling, numbness, trigeminal neuralgia, vertigo, memory issues, balance problems, etc. Have had two brain MRI's and one of my C-spine. I had nerve conduction test and Neuropsychological test. No MS as of yet. I still see the MS specialist mostly because I absolutely love her plus she wants to keep and eye on my symptoms. My question to you is why is it taking so long to get you in for that MRI? The longest I ever waited was a few weeks. I guess it depends on where you go. I know this is easier said than done but try not to worry. I'll be thinking about you and hope all goes well. Brandy =

Name: lbrandel | Date: May 11, 2007, 13:17

Answer: I started to experience tingling, dizziness, headaches etc.. approx. eight years ago. I was sent to a neurologist in Minneapolis. She did many tests, including an MRI to rule out MS. Fortunately, I was not diagnosed with MS. I have dealt with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia for the past eight years. Flare-ups come and go. This spring I had a big flare, and have not felt better. I actually have another neuro appt. today just to rule out anything else. My Family physician did do a blood work-up and found that I have a b12 deficiency. I will discuss this with the neurologist today to see if this may have something to do with the longevity of this particular flareup. Best of luck to you. Laura =

Name: sweetater | Date: July 10, 2007, 17:37

Answer: I am 33 years old I have had fibro for 12 years now it is a never ending process I have dizzy almost fainting spells they have checked everything on me and nothing comes back .. fibro can do so many things to us that noone knows i get the tingling in my head and face fingers and feet i get knots on my shoulders and my mid back and lower back aches like i got a severe case of the flu somedays it is like it is so hard to put one foot in front of the other .. i hope this helps cause i really thought there was something seriously wrong with me when i got these fainting spells but i dont pass out it is like my shoulders are tired of holding up my head .. take care.. =

Name: summer1 | Date: March 21, 2008, 14:35

Answer: Hi guys,i have had tingling and numbness in my head,face,hands,feet and tongue for 2 years and just be diagnosed with fibro.At first the drs thought it was ms but i have had clear blood tests,2 clear brain scans and a clear spinal scan.For those of you who are worried about ms,please be reasured your symptoms could be fibro or something else.xx =

Name: DarleneWatts | Date: July 16, 2008, 2:43

Answer: i am a 31 year old female... have 3 kids aged 13, 9, and 4 months old plus two step kids aged 12 and 8. I have a tingling in my left leg from my thigh to my knee and sometimes in my lower back... back pain... a dull ache on the left side of my chest, feels like its just under the breast... sometimes numbness in my left arm.. and have had some dizziness... Could these symptoms be cause by stress? i have been experiencing them for the past two years off and on... I have not see a doctor yet and will see one after reading this website... some of these symptoms come and go after long periods of time =

Name: kathleen Paterson | Date: July 16, 2008, 5:34

Answer: I have suffered for the last 3 years with tingling all over my body even on my tongue , constnt headaches, dizziness,I have a constant weight all over my body and have fybromyalgia I had an episode like this ,weird sensations around 15 years ago , when I had a lumber punture to rule out ms , which it did . I know how it feels having to wait for tests it certainly makes symptoms worse hopefully your tests will be clear take care kathy =