what is wrong with me?

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trickstermisterr

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Symptoms: Dizziness, loss of vision, involuntary muscle movement (repeditive muscle twitches)

During an episode I get dizzy and my vision blurs or blacks out completely. My muscles begin to feel weak and I eventually lose control and am no longer able to stand. My muscles, usually only in my arms and legs, twitch in a very strong repeditive motion. These episodes dont last more than maybe 10 seconds or so and seem to occur most often when I stand from a laying or sitting position. Ive tried standing more slowly but it doesnt seem to make a diffenrence. I have had the same symptoms occur even if I havent been laying/sitting.

I first noticed these symptoms around the start of puberty. (13 or so) They have continued to bother me since. They do not happen everyday, but they happen more often than not. Ive never been to a doctor for such episodes, chalking it up to being tired or getting up to quickly. If anyone has any idea about what this could be Id appreciate any input. Thanks.
 
Hi there, Have you gone in to see your family doctor yet? Your symptoms sound very much like what I had before being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but I haven't had vision loss just blurriness and my eyes were doing some weird things :dizzy:. I've read that vision loss is also a common side effect of MS. For me, at the height of my symptoms my neurologist put me on IV Steroids which made me feel more like myself then weened me off of oral steroids. I would suggest you see a neurologist for an MRI. If you haven't already done so, take a look over at the Multiple Sclerosis board. Hope you feel better soon.:wave:
 
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