I knew I had MS for nearly 10 years but mainly suffered from head in sand syndrome and wouldn't go to the doctor, you know in case he actually told me what I knew! Anyway in those years I had many symptoms, just like you describe, I won't list them all but what I will say is that I am convinced the worry thinking I had MS compounded every symptom. Once I was officially diagnosed in 2010 I had fewer problems, my body calmed down and while I still had the odd sensation it wasn't nearly as bad.
While the diagnosis wasn't unexpected, it was still a bit of a shock although I did have satisfaction in saying to my DH 'I told you so'. However, with a positive diagnosis I was able to cope much much better, I was in the system, I have been on disease modifying drugs for four years and can lift the phone to my MS nurse any time, I have regular MRI scans and consultant appointments. Friends and family understand and can make allowances when necessary. I am managing very well.
In hindsight it would have been better knowing 10 years ago, I would have had much less stress and worry and would have had DMDs much sooner which is vital for this disease. I know it is worrying for you but MS is not the disease it once was, but without an MRI you won't get answers. An LP can also confirm diagnosis but in many cases it can be confirmed by MRI without the need for one.
I totally understand what you are going through, stress does not help. Keep a diary of symptoms, I have a doc on my laptop and I add everything to it, but I also use an app called Symtrac which I wish I had 10 years ago.
I hope you get sorted quickly, I don't mean to suggest you have MS, this is just my experience I knew I had MS for nearly 10 years but mainly suffered from head in sand syndrome and wouldn't go to the doctor, you know in case he actually told me what I knew! Anyway in those years I had many symptoms, just like you describe, I won't list them all but what I will say is that I am convinced the worry thinking I had MS compounded every symptom. Once I was officially diagnosed in 2010 I had fewer problems, my body calmed down and while I still had the odd sensation it wasn't nearly as bad.
While the diagnosis wasn't unexpected, it was still a bit of a shock although I did have satisfaction in saying to my DH 'I told you so'. However, with a positive diagnosis I was able to cope much much better, I was in the system, I have been on disease modifying drugs for four years and can lift the phone to my MS nurse any time, I have regular MRI scans and consultant appointments. I am manage very well.
I would suggest keeping a symptom diary to show your Dr and Neuro, I use an app called Symtrac which is excellent at tracking every detail.
I hope you get all sorted really soon, I am not suggesting you do have MS this is just my story
