Subject: Re: numbness and tingling
Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum
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Posted by CCF Neuro MD on July 13, 1997 at 10:56:08:
In Reply to: numbness and tingling posted by caroline wilson on July 04, 1997 at 00:37:05:

: Ever since my baby was born 11months ago I have been experiencing numbness all over the place. First it started with lack of blood flow to both my arms whenever bent. Then both arms started getting numb from the elbow down which lasted one month.(not at night or first thing in the morning)
Then just my fingers had pins and needles. And then my toes and or legs would start numbing or tingling. Its seems that everyday brings on either numbing in one of those places or another. And lately I have been very tired. I had a EMG,SEP and MRI that showed nothing. I am really worried
Caroline

Dear Caroline:

The symptoms of migrating numbness and paresthesias that you mention could arise from a variety of neurological causes. The common ones I can think of are carpal tunnel syndrome and multiple sclerosis. Others include cervical spondylosis and a range of polyneuopathies. Non-neurological causes of such symtoms are probably as frequent as neurological ones. These include vitamin deficiencies, endocrine problems such as hypocalcemia and thyroid disease, vascular disease, and multisystem disease such as lupus or vasculitis. Anxiety and stress can also induce similar symptoms by increasing the perception and awareness of body signals. In your case, the tests that you have undergone have addressed (and likely excluded) some of the more common neurological causes of your symptoms.
If your symptoms are progressive, disabling, or sufficiently bothersome, or if you develop any new symptoms such as weakness clumsiness, or imbalance, do not hesitate to contact your neurologist again. If you wish a second opinion, and live near the Cleveland area, I suggest that you consult with a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic specializing in neuromuscular disease (I suggest Drs. Levin, Mitsumoto, or Shields). An appointment can be made by calling up (800)223-2273 or (216)444-2200 and asking for the neurology appointments desk.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.

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