I have multiple sclerosis for a month and my ears keep buzzing and feels like something stuck in my throat ?

Question

I was newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and my ears keep buzzing and everytime I swallow it feels like somethings stuck right at the edge of my throat.I have numbness and tingling real bad.is the ear and swallowing thing a symptom to what can help it it's driving me crazy?

Answer 1

Hello..

I remember the newly diagnosed period well ! At one point 99 % of my body was numb and tingly ! Sort of like when the Novocaine from the dentist is wearing off. I know what you are going through ! If you were diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS, It will pass..I was numb for 6 months then one morning I woke up and it was gone ! Did your Neurologist  prescribe any steroids ? Sometimes that helps speed up the recovery.

Have you started researching the disease modifying drugs yet? They sound a bit scary, they are all inject-able drugs , but it really isn't that bad and they have helped me lots ! I haven't had a major attack in  8 years.

Take care of yourself, eat right, rest ,exercise and stay positive !

Answer 2

Hi Kim. Unfortunately when you have multiple sclerosis your brain gets what I call "mismessages" from your nervous system. While there is nothing stuck in your throat, your brain thinks there is. Many of us who suffer from MS experience all sorts of sensations that are false. As an example, I felt as though my back was on fire for a couple of months. Then that symptom went away but it was replaced by another-I had the feeling that something was crawling up my arms and legs. I would swat it, but when I looked absolutely nothing was there. Multiple sclerosis can be very maddening and there is no doubt about it. I wish I could take your discomfort away. I have had MS for 18 years now. It took  me ten years to get a diagnosis. Like you I was bedeviled by my symptoms. I now take a drug that works for me, belong to an internet group, and belong to a group sponsered by the MS society. All this helps me keep a perspective. I see my neurologist regularly and she is good at prescribing drugs that treat my symptoms. My heart goes out to you. Over time you will adjust. IF it is any consolation to you, I was blind in my left eye on and off for six months when I was first diagnosed. I could barely walk and my speech was so slurred, people could not understand me. Believe me, hon, your symptoms are mild compared to what many people go through. It takes time to adjust and in many intances counseling can make all the difference. Hang in there!