stuckinaloop
04-07-10, 16:28
Hi,
I know this is a bit of a common theme on here, but I'm starting to lose the plot a bit and I wanted to post my specific problems and say Hello.
I work on a computer all day every day and a few weeks ago I got a twitch in my thumb. I consulted good old Dr Google and became terrified at the idea of MS. I went to the Drs and he said it's highly unlikely it's MS but it didn't really convince me because I'd already read up lots and knew he couldn't rule it out. I freaked out more than a little bit and haven't been eating properly, missing breakfast most days and struggling at lunch. It's really been ruining my life. The other day I started getting a burning feeling in my arm which has plunged me deeper into MS panic. I had a good day where I convinced myself I was being daft and this went away, only to be replaced with an occasional slight numbness and burning in my leg.
I've read various posts on here about this sort of thing but I still struggle to convince myself anxiety can do this. I also think my symptoms do sound like MS. On the other hand I don't think I would cope well with the wait for a neuro appointment if I follow this up with the doctors and I don't want to believe it is MS. I've been vividly imaging nightmare scenarios for the last few weeks, I really need to break out of this!
Thanks guys.
I know this is a bit of a common theme on here, but I'm starting to lose the plot a bit and I wanted to post my specific problems and say Hello.
I work on a computer all day every day and a few weeks ago I got a twitch in my thumb. I consulted good old Dr Google and became terrified at the idea of MS. I went to the Drs and he said it's highly unlikely it's MS but it didn't really convince me because I'd already read up lots and knew he couldn't rule it out. I freaked out more than a little bit and haven't been eating properly, missing breakfast most days and struggling at lunch. It's really been ruining my life. The other day I started getting a burning feeling in my arm which has plunged me deeper into MS panic. I had a good day where I convinced myself I was being daft and this went away, only to be replaced with an occasional slight numbness and burning in my leg.
I've read various posts on here about this sort of thing but I still struggle to convince myself anxiety can do this. I also think my symptoms do sound like MS. On the other hand I don't think I would cope well with the wait for a neuro appointment if I follow this up with the doctors and I don't want to believe it is MS. I've been vividly imaging nightmare scenarios for the last few weeks, I really need to break out of this!
Thanks guys.