Hello doctor, I have been referred to a neurologist by the general practitioner but the appointment is six weeks away and I am worried.I would like to know if this sounds like MS and what scans I might likely to have? The complaint started with numbness in the distribution of the femoral nerve two weeks ago. Now with some pain and weakness in the knee while walking. Thigh pain when stretched back, lower back pain. There are no hard neurological signs in me. Lower limbs reflexes are normal. SLR (straight leg raising) test is 90 in both legs. I have some subjective altered sensation around left knee and further down in the left leg. I have soreness in left hip at night and hot and cold sensations around the leg and behind the knee. I have had on and off hip pain since my first pregnancy, eight years ago. I have three children and younger one is 1.5 year old.
Hello. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to multiple sclerosis. So, just relax and do not worry about it. In my opinion, your complaints are related to a possible bulging disc in the lumbar vertebral column, which is causing radiating nerve pain and numbness in the leg. It is also the main cause of back pain. For this reason, it is necessary performing a lumbar column CT scan or MRI to investigate this disorder. Meanwhile, I would recommend having some rest, avoiding prolonged standing up or sitting position. Painkillers (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen) coupled with a muscle relaxant (Flexeril - Cyclobenzaprine) would help improve your situation. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medications with their consent. For more information consult a neurologist online -->