Thank you very much for your reply. I'm just wondering if this could potentially be something as simple as low B12? Keep in mind that I have tingling in my feet, legs, arms (sometimes, not often), upper back, left shoulder and numbness in the face and lips recently started (sometimes, not often). I have read that low B12 is usually associated with tingling in ONLY the feet, legs, arms and hands. I am going for bloodwork tomorrow, which will determine if my B12 is low or not. My GP says that clinically, this sounds like MS - which is why I am frightened. Thank you for your time and help.
Best regards,
Miguele Milicevic

Hello,
Following my last message, I found out that my B12, creatinine and thyroid levels were all normal. However, my Random (non fasting) Glucose was high ... I had elevated blood sugar ... in the normal range but on the VERY high end of the range. I had an MRI of the brain and spine done yesterday, and I JUST received my MRI report (see attached). From what I understand, I DO NOT have MS ... but I am just waiting for my physician to get back to me to explain this report. I also understand that there is an issue with my spine? This is also stated in the attached report. Could this be causing the tingling and numbing symptoms I have been experiencing?
I read that MS might not come up in an MRI for years. Is this correct? Just because MS wasn't detected in this MRI, can it appear in future MRI's? ... in a year or more?
Thank you so much. I look forward to hearing from you.
Miguele Milicevic

Thank you VERY MUCH Dr. Kumar! I grately appreciate your time and help. My GP told me that someone with MS could have a normal MRI for years. She said the damages may not be significant enough to have made visible damages to the brain/spine. She said that she has a few MS patients whom have gone through this. She was able to diagnose them with MS once they temporarily lost vision in one or both eyes (even though their MRI was normal). I also read many blogs written by MS patients, stating that their MRI's were completely normal for 2-4 years and then all of a sudden, a few years later, there were plaques ... and they were so happy to FINALLY have a diagnosis. Is this information incorret? You're the specialist ... my GP isn't! Therefore, I will completely trust your opinion. On a side note, my random Glucose was normal. My GP will now refer me to a Neurologist to look further into my symptoms. What else could this be caused by? ... I am breastfeeding my 8 month old baby, only once/day. Could this be caused by hormones, stress, etc.? I'm praying that it is something minor. My TSH was normal, but she didn't look into my T3 or T4 because my TSH was normal. As you know, you can have a normal TSH and still have a thyroid issue.
Thank you kindly. Have a great evening.
Miguele :)