Re: CFS/Fibro vs MS

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I had an uncle on my mom side that had MS and died from it and also a nephew who

was diagnosed with it a year ago. So it can be possible I get it. The burning

feet I get that I didn't know that that was a symstom to Fibro/CFS, I just

thought it something else--weird!! You are not alone when it comes to being

scard to get MS that has been in mind alot, even before I got this dianose. Some

days I still woner!! I understand that fear and denial!! Shirley

CFS/Fibro vs MS

After a lot of research, I have found that the

symptoms of CFS/Fibro are eerily similar to those of

Multiple Sclerosis. Has anyone else noticed this? My

symptoms worsen as I get older and I seem to get newer

ones. The newer ones are increasing fatigue, over-all

body weakness, burning soles of the feet, and

uncontrollable muscle twitches. I also have RLS every

night which is something I had never had before. I

should probably get an MRI but have severe

claustrophobia and don't want one. Anyway, call me in

denial but IF I have indeed developed MS, I don't want

to know. My life is enough of a mess, I can't handle

the news emotionally. Can anyone on the list relate

to this?

I am 51 years old, a single mom, on SSI, and have had

CFS all my life and Fibromyalgia for the last ten

years. I am getting progressively worse and my HMO

primary care physician doesn't know what to do for me.

I am thinking of going to see a Rheumatologist if I

can find a way to travel 70 miles to the UCLA Medical

Center. I live out in the middle of the California

desert and have no friends, family, or resources here.

Perhaps Social Services may offer something but I

have yet to look into it.

Anyway, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Healing Hugs,

Lynne

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