I have symptoms of MS My DR says I have a nerve disease. My nureo says I am depressed. Why wont he believe me?

I have had symptoms of MS since 2000. I have been recieving treatment for anxiety. Nothing my Neurologist perscribes helps. I am jittery, shoulder pain, less active,Muscle weakness
Spasticity
Impairment of pain, temperature, touch senses,Ataxia
Tremors, Speech disturbances, Vision disturbances, Vertigo,Bladder dysfunction,Bowel dysfunction,Sexual dysfunction, Depression,Euphoria,Cognitive, abnormalities & Fatigue. I have gained 60 pounds since Novemeber 2004. IHave low chloresterol but high blood pressure. I am feeling neglected by the specialists. Meanwhile I suffer alone and in silence. Can anyone understand me or believe me?

Unfortunately, I understand AND believe you. I have a hard-to-diagnose condition that took me 16 doctors and 15 years to resolve.

Many doctors have such huge egos that they assume that if THEY don't know the answer, that there ISN'T an answer, and therefore it's "all in your mind."

Don't put up with this poppycock. Find another neuro whose knowledge base is bigger than his ego.

Get a referral! There is an incredible Ataxia Clinic at the University of Michigan, Headed by Dr. Sid Gilman. If it exists, this man knows about it! My sister and I just returned and now begin new and more appropriate treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia Report It

You should switch to another doctor until you find one who believes you. There really are good doctors out there. You don't have to suffer with a doctor who doesn't respect you.

i dont have an answer but i have often wondered if i have ms. i have a lot of your symptoms, and recently i was put on blood pressure meds. my grandmother had it. Im only 24 and i dont think my dr's take me serious either. they've tested for a lot of things but dont come up w much. especially with the pain part.