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These are my two dogs macwindu and mr spock

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In about a week I have gone from the picture of health to having early symptoms of MS. Either that or I’m having a series of mini strokes, but the symptoms don’t really line up with TIAs. The GP I saw yesterday was puzzled after conducting a series of diagnostic tests. He has referred me to a neurologist.
 
Damn brother - that sucks. What kinds of symptoms are you experiencing (if you are comfortable sharing)? MS is usually pretty easily diagnosed by MRI and some other tests.
 
Thank you all. It felt worse because we put her down. She had lymphoma that was now hurting her breathing by closing her throat off.

We had someone come to the home so she wouldn't pass on a cold table surrounded by people she didn't know. I sat there with her for hours before knowing her time of death and it was really painful.

But, she is at peace now. Before they euthanized her they sedated her. She went from struggling to breathe to slow easy breaths and just laid her head down. I am grateful we got that at least.

I'll never forget her. She was an angel to us. I also highly doubt I get another dog again. It's the best part of ownership countered by the very worst.
 
Boone said:
Damn brother - that sucks. What kinds of symptoms are you experiencing (if you are comfortable sharing)? MS is usually pretty easily diagnosed by MRI and some other tests.
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It started on Friday. I was walking into a grocery store when I felt a tingling sensation in the upper, outer chest near the shoulder. A numbness and tingling sensation then progressed through my entire left arm and leg and could best be described as what it feels like when your foot or hand falls asleep. I had to very quickly sit down so that I didn’t fall. It lasted for about 1 minute or so until it passed and then I felt perfectly normal and completed my shopping. Initially I thought it was possibly a heart event. Now I am experiencing 6-8 of what I am calling ‘episodes’ per day. Some while standing and walking, some while simply sitting or lying on a couch. Last evening I had two (the last two of the day) that had the added bonus of the same sensation in my lower lip.

The doc had a 12 point or so ECG performed and the results were normal. He also put me through a battery of balance type neurological tests that were all good. He was flummoxed. I am now waiting for a call from a neurologist for further evaluation (Finnish NHS system). In the meantime I am completing my Google medical degree. 🙂 I never imagined hoping for a cardiac event but it seems that that would be preferable to the very few other possible causes.
 
They should probably put you on a holter monitor to rule out a dysrhythmia, but honestly feeling lightheaded, short of breath, or having pain (vs numbness) would be more indicative of cardiac etiology. It does sound TIA-like but the frequency you are having these spells would be a little unusual. Neurologist and MRI is ideal. Sorry to hear you are going through this and sending good thoughts your way. ❤️
 
MikefromOH said:
Thank you all. It felt worse because we put her down. She had lymphoma that was now hurting her breathing by closing her throat off.

We had someone come to the home so she wouldn't pass on a cold table surrounded by people she didn't know. I sat there with her for hours before knowing her time of death and it was really painful.

But, she is at peace now. Before they euthanized her they sedated her. She went from struggling to breathe to slow easy breaths and just laid her head down. I am grateful we got that at least.

I'll never forget her. She was an angel to us. I also highly doubt I get another dog again. It's the best part of ownership countered by the very worst.
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I had one dog, before he passed my wife got another -and he lived 4 more years with his new friend. We now have two, and Ill never be with out a dog as long as I live, even if it hurts like hell when they pass , The years of great out weigh the awful day they leave us.
 
I’m bored but I’m not broke and I’m not back. 🙃
 
Get well Riggo. We need you on that field.
 
Once concrete is done it's fully summer time mode only. I forgot how much swimming laps hits every muscle you have.

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Yeah, swimming is no joke. Plus the low impact is a great benefit. Sprint intervals in the pool are 🔥 too.
 
Chris said:
In about a week I have gone from the picture of health to having early symptoms of MS. Either that or I’m having a series of mini strokes, but the symptoms don’t really line up with TIAs. The GP I saw yesterday was puzzled after conducting a series of diagnostic tests. He has referred me to a neurologist.
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Well hell, that's not good. I'll keep ya in my prayers
 
Miles Monroe said:
Well hell, that's not good. I'll keep ya in my prayers
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Thank, Pete! Things seem to be mostly figured out now. A couple of really good neurologists have intervened and have gotten me to a pretty good place. My worst fears are seemingly now resolved.
 
Chris said:
Thank, Pete! Things seem to be mostly figured out now. A couple of really good neurologists have intervened and have gotten me to a pretty good place. My worst fears are seemingly now resolved.
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Good to hear...
 
WaPo has lost 50% of it’s audience since 2020. I’m looking forward to their $1 a month subscription offer coming soon. 😂
 
If I have a 50/50 chance of getting something right, I’m wrong 85% of the time.
 
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