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I am diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. If lesions heal does it mean the disease progressing?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-years-old female. Last year I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). I had an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan with the contract last year, which showed up lesions in the brain and two were active at that time. I had another MRI last week and got my results today. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question carefully, and I will try to give you a detailed answer. There are several types of multiple sclerosis, more precisely four, 1. The first type is the commonest one, relapsing-remitting, with temporary periods of exacerbation and feeling well ... Read Full »
Can masturbation negatively affect multiple sclerosis patients?
Query: Hi doctor, I got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I had my first attack one month ago. I felt weakness in my left arm, hand, fingers, left leg, foot, and toes. Also, I cannot control my finger movements. It kept getting worse every day until I could not move my ankles and my toes. I had a cortison... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to learn about your condition, and I am glad you are getting good treatment. I wish you all the strength you need to lead an everyday life despite your MS (multiple sclerosis). As to your question: Masturbation does not affect your MS whatsoever. Of course... Read Full »
Are leg weakness and discomfort symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
Query: Hi doctor, Since few months, I have had leg weakness, but they are not actually weak. They just feel like it. And also feels heavy sometimes. I also have slight shakiness in hands and shooting pains in my left knee. The cardiology checkup was normal, CT scan done a month ago was normal except for an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1. since when do you have the symptoms? How long was the duration? Was it of sudden onset or developed slowly over time? 2. How exactly do you feel in your legs? What activities seem difficult with legs - getti... Read Full »
Will I inherit multiple sclerosis from my dad?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old female, I would like to know if multiple sclerosis is hereditary? My dad has it, and I am very nervous to inherit this disease. I have had two brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)'s that have been normal, except for an incidental finding of a pineal gland cyst. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is clear that you are not having MS (Multiple sclerosis) as of date. None of your symptoms are typical of multiple sclerosis. Back and thigh pain is posture related and tremors are anxiety related. Repeated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)'s... Read Full »
Is multiple sclerosis the right diagnosis for him?
Query: Hello doctor, My 66-year-old father who is a retired school teacher was having a cold and cough for 10 days. One month back, he developed slurred speech and blurred vision, double vision, giddiness, imbalance, nasal intonation of voice, hypertension. Blood pressure was fluctuating. As per him, sympt... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father's symptoms are not typical of MG (myasthenia gravis). I would exclude MS (multiple sclerosis) due to his age and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) findings although his past history of optic neuritis. A stroke cannot be excluded although I would directly re... Read Full »
I have a positive Babinski and Hoffman sign. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I was previously diagnosed with essential tremor, for which I have been taking Propranolol 160 mg for six years. My current symptoms are constant tingling, soreness, and restlessness of the legs. I get spasms in the legs as well as arms. My right eye goes blurr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are not easily explained by one problem. 1. A positive Babinski and Hoffman sign indicates that you might be having some spinal cord lesion. 2. But slurring of speech and blurring of eye signify a brain lesion. 3. Intermittent drooping of one eye may poi... Read Full »
Will inhaling paint spray fumes cause multiple sclerosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I never traveled to a foreign country. I have been unprotected from paint chemicals for over a year. I use a mask that was not national institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH) approved. The spray that I have been using is 12.1... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which an abnormal response of body’s immune system is directed against the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). The immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath the protective coa... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with MS and have vison problems. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with MS, and everyone has been treating me that way. I had a problem last year with my vision, or at least that is what I thought it was. They gave me steroids, but it did not help, so I took a longer vacation and it passed. Recently, the same problem appeared, s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you so much for visiting icliniq.com. I am here to assist you. I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and have been experiencing vision and head pressure symptoms. While Binevol (Baclofen) can be used to manage muscle spasms and stiffness in MS pati... Read Full »
Can multiple sclerosis cause face and limb tingling?
Query: Hello doctor, About a year ago, I started with tingling symptoms on the face, which was most consistent but also arms, legs, and torso those are more intermittent on both sides of the body. At time B12 was low started taking it after a couple of months symptoms better. Also, I had regular neuro exam... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your neuro exam and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain and cervical spine are mostly normal, I believe that the symptoms may not be an indication of something serious. However, if the tingling persists, please get the following tests done. 1. Serum Vitamin B12 ... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old man and have recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I have been prescribed Mavenclad. I find it difficult to understand the condition and the medication. Could you provide more information about multiple sclerosis and how Mavenclad works? What are the potentia... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. In easy and common terms, it is a slowly progressive disease of the nerves. The nerves are affected following an attack by the body's immune system. Medication nowadays prolongs the patient's life and allows a more product... Read Full »