joelhall
09-03-13, 14:54
Hi folks.
So the medical professionals after reviewing my symptoms and signs, have decided I probably don't suffer from anxiety and panic after all, except during periods of intense physical symptoms. First up will be blood tests for thyroid function which seems unlikely to me, although I do display a few signs of hyperthyroidism. However it's been explained to me that getting a neurology referral without ruling out endocrine/biochemistry causes first is damn near impossible in our NHS region.
Next is going to be the neurologist referral, to have testing carried out for multiple sclerosis. I feel a lot less stressed now that something is finally moving in the right direction, and with the GP agreeing that many of the symptoms just do not fit with anxiety disorders (like unilateral spasms/rigidity and bouts of slight colour blindness, etc).
I'm feeling a lot more positive now that I'm no longer being fobbed off with 'well this is a sign of anxiety'. In fact looking forward to the diagnosis if it happens as knowing why these things happen, even without any confirmation, is making it so much easier to deal with already.
Anyway, just wondered if anyone else suffered from MS or neuropathy, and how it's affected your mood and anxiety since finding out that there is a definite cause after all?
Joel
So the medical professionals after reviewing my symptoms and signs, have decided I probably don't suffer from anxiety and panic after all, except during periods of intense physical symptoms. First up will be blood tests for thyroid function which seems unlikely to me, although I do display a few signs of hyperthyroidism. However it's been explained to me that getting a neurology referral without ruling out endocrine/biochemistry causes first is damn near impossible in our NHS region.
Next is going to be the neurologist referral, to have testing carried out for multiple sclerosis. I feel a lot less stressed now that something is finally moving in the right direction, and with the GP agreeing that many of the symptoms just do not fit with anxiety disorders (like unilateral spasms/rigidity and bouts of slight colour blindness, etc).
I'm feeling a lot more positive now that I'm no longer being fobbed off with 'well this is a sign of anxiety'. In fact looking forward to the diagnosis if it happens as knowing why these things happen, even without any confirmation, is making it so much easier to deal with already.
Anyway, just wondered if anyone else suffered from MS or neuropathy, and how it's affected your mood and anxiety since finding out that there is a definite cause after all?
Joel