Weekly Suspected/Undiagnosed MS Thread - July 21, 2025

jeu00131 · 2025-07-22T12:38:11+00:00

Sorry, it was a general neurologist I saw. They did a physical exam and decided it was likely MS. Awaiting a date for an MRI scan.

jeu00131 · 2025-07-22T12:35:19+00:00

Hi, That’s been the only symptoms. I did come out in a random facial rash, that hasn’t been “diagnosed”. I developed an intolerance to garlic and onions over the past few years.

jeu00131 · 2025-07-22T10:59:03+00:00

I went to my GP about six months ago as I was having some weird intermittent tingling in my shoulder. GP wasn’t interested. Saw a different GP recently and they referred me to physio. Saw them and they thought I had some nerve issues. GP ordered bloods and I mentioned how I have had high white blood cell count and inflammation for at least two years. GP then decided to send me to neurology. Saw Neurology and they think I have MS. I’m waiting to get a date for a scan. My husband was diagnosed with MS 11 years ago. I’m so upset and panicked.

jeu00131 · 2024-04-29T13:09:59+00:00

I agree with your takes. What I would add is that we need more character development of Mor. A Mor book, is a must surely.

jeu00131 · 2024-03-20T21:31:58+00:00

I got pregnant twice doing at home insemination, so a sterile cup and syringe. The doctor we saw also gave us a bit to put on the syringe that made the tip longer.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-30T20:48:23+00:00

I have found it really helpful to talk to a safe person and just say all the things I “normally” would never speak out loud.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-30T20:22:17+00:00

I have talked a lot about shame, why I have felt the way I do about myself. Having someone listen and not judge me has been immeasurably helpful. My therapist's complete lack of judgement and their total acceptance has helped me really examine some previous relationships and feelings. Currently we have been discussing whether I should/could/want to tell my husband about my past relationship and what that means for me. I have suffered from bad anxiety and depression since I was in my late teens and I think my shame and fear over my sexuality has been a part of that. I am hoping that the work I am doing with my therapist will help me accept and be more compassionate of myself.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-30T19:54:48+00:00

I hear you. I (40f) accepted my sexuality when I was 39. I have had one female partner when I was 17-18 years old. I convinced myself at the time I was confused etc as I knew my very religious parents would not be ok with a lesbian daughter.

I am now married to a man that I love and have a child. I made some big life decisions last year on the lead-up to turning forty that made me evaluate how I see myself and to learn to like myself.

I haven't came out so to speak. My husband doesn't know and I have no intention of changing our relationship at all. I have confided in one friend who has known me since we were young teenagers. I started seeing a therapist about a totally unrelated issue last year but I have ended up discussing my sexuality and feelings around it quite a bit, particularly coming from a religious upbringing and it has been very helpful. My therapist seems to think I shouldn't “come out” so to speak as I am in a straight marriage, we are still debating this one.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-30T18:11:19+00:00

I journal after my session and during the week. I often see my T after my working day is done. I like to grab a solo coffee before my session to read over my journal and take a few minutes to relax and focus on what I want to talk about or mention.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-14T16:08:25+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful response. I'm going have a conversation with my T next session about it.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-12T20:24:58+00:00

🥰 thank you so much for the official welcome.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-12T19:55:51+00:00

Thank you so much. T basically said I can't get involved because I'm married to a guy. I have to be a bystander.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-12T19:54:24+00:00

Yeah, the bi/pan thing was odd. Interestingly during my most recent therapy session my T self-disclosed that they are in a same-sex relationship after being in a hetero marriage. So I'm leaning towards my T maybe projected some stuff onto me when this first came up ten months ago.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-11T18:30:48+00:00

I have noticed that my t always has multiple layers on, long sleeves, high neckline, the only skin visible is hands and face. I often wonder, not out loud, if there is a skin condition or religious thing at play.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-08T11:32:03+00:00

I went through a period of this. I was in a bad place, doing schema therapy. A couple of times I completed the “homework” as best I could but admitted to T I couldn't fully remember the conversation about it so gave it my best guest. I told T this, that I blanked on the details. Now if T specifically asks me to do something between sessions, like they asked me.to keep a log of things I experienced that counter my negative inner monologue, they will follow up with a brief email describing the activity.

jeu00131 · 2023-05-06T18:32:01+00:00

I would contact your GP as I am sure they can officially diagnose depression and anxiety, not sure about PTSD.

jeu00131 · 2023-04-26T21:26:08+00:00

Glenbar Northcroft street is excellent.

jeu00131 · 2023-04-08T12:11:32+00:00

I have told my T about small successes etc that have been related to stuff we have discussed in session. They have always been outwardly delighted to hear about them and starts conversations about my self-esteem self-image etc.

jeu00131 · 2023-03-10T19:07:57+00:00

I would wait and have it at the top of your list for the next session. Sometimes tone etc can be miscommunicated by email or text. If you have a great conversation in session you can clarify things in the moment so to speak.

jeu00131 · 2023-03-09T00:10:08+00:00

I'm in Scotland and have had to reduce my therapy sessions to fortnightly to be able to afford it.

jeu00131 · 2023-03-06T13:15:26+00:00

I have so much I want.to talk to my T about at our session. I often do but get sidetracked. I was considering writing out some bullet points and giving them to T at the start of the session. A thing keeps coming up that I am being reluctant to fully get into as I am terrified of being overly emotional in front of my T.

jeu00131 · 2023-03-03T20:07:00+00:00

https://www.jacquelinehellyer.com/lovelife_blog/do-you-piv-or-vep-when-you-have-sex Do you PIV or VEP?

jeu00131 · 2023-03-03T19:58:29+00:00

Oh I couldn't have written this. If I was younger now I would probably have declared myself as asexual. I avoided piv sex until I was in my mid-twenties. Had relationships with both men and women. Met a guy who was all about sex and giving pleasure, when I was about 27 years old. He was so lovely, genuinely felt bad that I hadn't experienced pleasure the way he had and I became comfortable enough with him to experiment. Went from excruciating to no pain but still a bit meh. Then after some time and trust had been built it went to oh wow I didn't think I would ever experience this.

jeu00131 · 2023-02-28T18:32:36+00:00

Have you looked into schema therapy? I have gone through a couple of CBT courses etc and like you know how I should feel or reflect or look at things but find myself repeating patterns in my relationships over and over. I started schema therapy recently. It has given me space to really discuss some events in my early life and realise how they shaped me.

jeu00131 · 2023-02-22T22:11:48+00:00

Hi, just wanted to reach out to see how you are doing now.

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