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Should I Be Tested For MS Having Prickling In Various Spots And Blotches Of Dark Skin On The Body?

My mother suffered from MS. She eventually contracted colon cancer and passed away last year. Lately, I have had pain in various spots. At first it was itching, but now it has changed to pin prick sensations. Its hard to describe and it doesn t always occur in the same area. I also have blotches of dark skin that developed over the winter. I don t have any weakness. I m wondering if I should be tested for MS.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

MS or multiple sclerosis is not an easy diagnosis to be made only by the presence of prickling sensations in various areas of the body. While MS is not hereditary, having a first-degree relative such as a parent or sibling with MS does significantly increase an individual's risk of developing the disease.

Therefore if your mother had this problem then it will certainly help to get examined clinically and and investigations like MRI scan of brain and spine done if required. This condition might be slowly progressive and therefore you should keep a close watch your your symptoms and write them down in a diary for discussion in detail with your doctor. Please do not worry.
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Should I Be Tested For MS Having Prickling In Various Spots And Blotches Of Dark Skin On The Body?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. MS or multiple sclerosis is not an easy diagnosis to be made only by the presence of prickling sensations in various areas of the body. While MS is not hereditary, having a first-degree relative such as a parent or sibling with MS does significantly increase an individual s risk of developing the disease. Therefore if your mother had this problem then it will certainly help to get examined clinically and and investigations like MRI scan of brain and spine done if required. This condition might be slowly progressive and therefore you should keep a close watch your your symptoms and write them down in a diary for discussion in detail with your doctor. Please do not worry.