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Prickling, numbness, shooting neck pain, odd sensations

by tednstef, Aug 19, 2007 12:00AM
For the last few months I have, on and off, experienced patches of numbness on my legs. On one recent occasion vision in my right eye was cut of by while light, even when I closed my eyes. Lasted about a half hour and haven't experienced again. I have begun to have occasional shooting pains in my neck, under my right ear. Today, the 4th and 5th fingers on my left hand are prickling. I also have a spot on my left half of forehead that is tender when I touch or rub. It has been there for several months now so I know it is not a bruise or pimple. I am generally tired and moody, though that could be do to school vacation:) I have been taking a wait and see attitude. What could I be looking at here - minor and major?

I am 35, 5'4, 140 lbs and a smoker.

Thanks for your time.
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by mike1105, Aug 19, 2007 12:00AM
i'd see a neurologist-- your symptoms are unusual and not localized

by tednstef, Aug 20, 2007 12:00AM
I agree, symptoms are not very localized. I meant to say my right hand was experiencing the prickling sensations. Since a lot of the symptoms seem to be on my right side (but not all) I am wondering if the sore spot on the left side of my forehead has something to do with it. Doesn't left brain control right?

As far as seeing a doctor, I am trying to wait and see if I experience more regular symptoms. It's so random and inconsistent right now and I don't want to be taken as a hypochondriac.  

Thanks for taking the time to give your input.

by williams123456, Aug 20, 2007 12:00AM
To: tednstef
If you bend your head forward, so your chin touches your chest,
do you experience any sensations?

You say:
one recent occasion vision in my right eye was cut of by while light, even when I closed my eyes

Can you reword that?   It does not make grammatical sense.

by tednstef, Aug 21, 2007 12:00AM
To: williams123456
Good Morning William.

To answer your questions:
"If you bend your head forward, so your chin touches your chest,
do you experience any sensations?"

Besides a little stiffness from not stretching the neck muscles - No.

"You say:
'one recent occasion vision in my right eye was cut of by while light, even when I closed my eyes' "

The peripheral (spelling?) vision in my right eye was blinded by white flashing light that was still visible when I closed it. When reading, the last letters of a word were cut off. Vision returned to normal in about 1/2 hour.

The symptoms are so sporadic that I forget about them once they subside, until the next strange sensation appears. Then I start to worry again. Maybe it's just signs of aging:) Today I feel great.

by ashlee18, Aug 22, 2007 12:00AM
i was reading the page and yesterday in school band practice i had a hard time breathing i had water its wasn't that hot outside but when practice was over i felt all my body numb and i fell to the floor my hands started to cramp up so did my feet it felt like as if one all our legs falls asleep i had a hard time breathing it was more like panting this lasted for more that an hour i really dont konw what this might be anyone have an idea

by williams123456, Aug 22, 2007 12:00AM
To: tednstef
Hello tednstef,
  That is a good sign that bending your neck causes no sensations. :)

  Does the leg numbness follow dermatomes?
http://www.maturespine.com/images/dermatomes.gif
Is it in both legs?   Is it predominantly feet?

  You say:
The peripheral vision in my right eye was blinded by white flashing light that was still visible when I closed it. When reading, the last letters of a word were cut off. Vision returned to normal in about 1/2 hour.

While that sounds fairly non serious, it could be the first sign
of retinal detachment (which is very serious).    I had a similiar
symptom, called the nurse, and had an eye exam the same day.
They found nothing.   They reassured me that an immediate exam
was appropriate because they have a better chance of treating
in the first day or so.    I suggest that you call the nurse the
next time it happens.

Are you sure it is only the right eye?
Do you experience a headache afterwards?

by tednstef, Aug 23, 2007 12:00AM
To: william123456
Thanks William for your questions and advice. I thought of detached retina  but by the time I came to that conclusion it went away. If it happens again I will call the eye doctor immediately. I am pretty sure I am not suffering from migraines. I will check out the website soon regarding the numbness.

by tednstef, Aug 23, 2007 12:00AM
To: ashlee18
i was reading the page and yesterday in school band practice i had a hard time breathing i had water its wasn't that hot outside but when practice was over i felt all my body numb and i fell to the floor my hands started to cramp up so did my feet it felt like as if one all our legs falls asleep i had a hard time breathing it was more like panting this lasted for more that an hour i really dont konw what this might be anyone have an idea

Ashlee - I am not an expert but it sounds like dehydration or even over-hydration, which can be dangerous. Could also be a panic attack, or maybe both. Please see a doctor or talk to your parents about taking you.

by megnme, Aug 27, 2007 12:00AM
To: tednstef
Hello. Im having very similar symptoms as you have and suddenly (within the past 3 weeks) , my mother has been experiencing them as well. i have strange prickly sensations, my feet will fall asleep for very long periods of time, my vision blurs all the time, and ive had the strange flashes of light also. i also have generalized pain that seems to come and go. the dr. said its fibromyalgia.. which i think is a symptom rather than a condition. or a fancy way to say 'i dont know.' i do have strange sensations when i tilt my head to my chin though, unlike you. i have a sharp pain that goes from my head down my spine, almost electrifying. this has been gong on with me for about 3 yrs.. symptoms come and go. you seem to have  simialar symptoms so u prob need to see a neurologist. my mother has an appointment next week. hers came so suddenly.. they think she has multiple sclerosis. if she does, ill prob get checked out too. but the symptoms seem to match with what im haveing.. and you also. so prob get checked out.. theres got to be some reason these things are happening.

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To: Researching my symptoms, need help.
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