Clear brain MRI, but concerning symptoms.

23F, 180lbs.

Hello, all. For the last year, I have had some concerning symptoms which have since worsened. It started in my lower spine with severe pain and aches surrounding my spine. The pain shifted into a burning sensation in my nerves that traveled through my entire body. Other symptoms that have started include: my fingertips/hands and toes/feet go numb, fatigue, dizziness/lightheaded, brain fog, difficulty walking due to lack of balance and legs shaking, and a muscle spasm in my left shoulder.

I had an MRI of my brain done two days ago, both with and without contrast, and my results came back with no abnormalities.

I feel completely lost and unsure of what to do at this point. I was prescribed gabapentin for my burning pain, but that hasn’t been helping. I am currently in what I consider a flare up and it’s so disheartening seeing that my scan was fine.

Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you in advance!

Posted Sep 5, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC

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