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I have been going around in circles with doctors as you have, but my BP seems to drop but my weight gain stayed the same for 4 months and I barely eat anything at all due to ain I have every time I do eat. The doctors think I have MS but won't test me for it. They are testing for everything else and it's driving me crazy knowing everything is fine and keep getting the medication I don't need. They say I have a chronic illness and put me on depression medication.
What is MS? Do I have anything to worry about, since it's on my report from 1 doctor and they don't want to test me further, or should I leave it alone?
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Hi @david33, Here's some information on Multiple Sclerosis from Mayo Clinic that may be helpful.
Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms & causes
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350269
Have you thought about getting a second opinion? I agree with @deankmn that it sounds strange that the doctor would suggest you have MS and put it in your charts without any diagnosis/tests.
@david33
Good morning,
I don't want to scare you, but MS is a very serious disease! If the doctor thinks you might have it, but won't test for it, it might be time for you to find a new doctor. If you do have MS, your doctor will want to start treating you for it immediately.
I do suggest you find a new doctor!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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@david33 Join the club of feeling like you are being given the runaround. So many doctors want to test you, diagnose, and then tell you they can do nothing for you. It is a very strange path to learn that you are fending for yourself. Try to read all you can from this site and Peripheral Neuropathy group in Chicago area that casts a wide net. I found I could not live with any of the anti-seizure medications and have found alternatives that have made my life reasonably symptom free over last 10 years. But never give up, your condition and your potential solutions may be different than anyone you will talk to regarding PN. Good luck, I wish you success asap.
MS probably refers to multiple sclerosis. Strange they would suggest it as possible, then not go forward with test for it.