Do I have Multiple Sclerosis? Posted: 06-28-06 13:45pm
I am 16.I have a black spot that floats in
the middle of my vision(often not all the
time). I have double vision. I have a
terrible memory(i meet someone and learn
their name and forget it in the next five
minutes and have to ask again, I can think
a thought and forget it and I still know
its important so I spent the next five
minutes trying to remember it. Happend
several times so far while typing this, I
forgot there is a tree in my neighbors
yard and though I absolutely know it is
there I still cannot picture it in my
head). I have a constant feeling of
anxiety. I have spaz attacks(my muscles
seize up and I have no control over my
body).Very rarely I cannot move at all but
this passes afer only a few seconds.I have
to take a piss whenever I think about it.
I sometimes have something to say and cant
get the words out. Sometimes I see colors
and patters swirling as I type this I see
them. Sometimes when I look at the floor
with patters they shape into forms. Other
times when I look down at the floor it
seems to get really far away and then back
to normal several times and I get dizzy. I
almost forgot the insomnia. But I dont
know if that has anything to do with
anything. do i have MS?
It doesn't seem that you have multiple
sclerosis. It is likely that many of your
mental problems are due to the eye
disorder. Double vision, black spots,
colors and patterns in vision can
contribute to feelings of anxiety.
Anxiety, in turn, can then cause memory
problems and insomnia. You can visit an
ophthalmologist for a complete eye
examination. You should further consult a
neurologist in regard to muscle spasms.
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