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I have lightheadedness with imbalance in the body. Can I have multiple sclerosis?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At February 19, 2021
Reviewed AtMarch 13, 2021

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have some symptoms after having typhoid and gastroenteritis before seven months. I got hospitalized with profound hypotension or hypovolemia with secondary acute kidney injury (AKI). I have mild elevation in the levels of liver function test. I was given Ceftriaxone intravenously with oral Ciproxin for five days with a resolution. I have problems in my vision. I have a burning sensation in my feet with visible inflammation of the skin for several hours. I have lightheadedness with imbalance. I feel my head as sponge. I feel shaky.

I have tingling in my fingers and toes with mood changes. I have hot flushes on my neck. Now, I have a runny nose with sneezing, and coughing for about three months. I have changes in my sleeping patterns. I have constipation along with imbalance and dizziness. I had a CT scan of my head and it was normal.

I have a cholesterol of 6.5 mmol/L, triglyceride of 1.7 mmol/L, HDL of 1.27 mmol/L, LDL of 4.44 mmol/L, TP of 82 g/L, albumin of 5.1 g/dL, ALP of 57 IU/L, GGT of 63 IU/L, FT4 of 18.54 ug/dL, and TSH of 4.43 mIu/L. I have a hemoglobin level of 161 g/dL, WBC of 5.9 K/uL, platelet of 262,000 platelets per microliter of blood, and ESR of 2 mm/hr. I am concerned about the possibility of MS.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your health complaints. Your problems are not related to MS (multiple sclerosis). It is rare to have them in males and it is not common to have them after an infectious illness. In MS, you have some issues such as painful vision with black spots, falls, and current-like sensations. Your problems appear to be a part of anxiety disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. For ruling out MS, you need to undergo MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain contrast along the MRI spine. You need to do an eye scan called VEP (visual evoked potential). For other issues, you can start taking tablet Clonazepam 0.25 at night for a month before sleeping. You can also consult a psychiatrist to rule out PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Gursimran Singh
Dr. Gursimran Singh

Neurology

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