Ms in both hands?

[mattflo]

I have tingly and numb sensation in my left hand, fingers and arm. Just the past couple of days it feels lk my pinky and ring finger on my right hand are starting to tingle I see my nuro on Monday for my first apt.What should i expect? Is it possible for Ms on my right hand ?

[Cann1980]

Matt
I have had the numb tingling on both sides ... It came and went on right side and left hand was complete numbness.
It was also across torso and parts of legs and sides of feet. It was a major relapse. I have had the tingling previously and still but not to that extent.

As far as your appt Kyle gave you great advise.
Write everything down. Anything you can think of that might be neurologically related.
I had 2 pages typed for my neurologist... He asked questions about what he thought was relevant. Turns out a funny tingly feeling down my spine is another sign of ms and I have a lesion on my c spine to match it. This second sign diagnosed me easier.... Although was a painfully long month waiting for those official words "you have MS"
I even put things like having mono as child on my list. I left him to be the judge.

I also knew my MRI results before my appt with neuro ... It made me a little better prepared .. I hope it does for you too!
Wishing you a fast weekend and a good Monday appt!

Candace

[mattflo]

Thanks Alex

[HVAC]

Seems like your Doctors are trying to diagnose you. Not knowing is always hard. No two cases of MS are a like so it is hard to say.

Alex

[mattflo]

Kyle you are the mann.. Thank you. It was just by the radiologist dr.after the Mri was taken.It all started 3 weeks after I played two rounds of golf . So i thought for sure it was a pinch nerve in my neck or back. Two ER DR told me it was a pinch nerve and anxiety. catscan was normal. another week went by and down my left leg i had the sensations.That has gone away now but my left hand is numb with no coordination but is getting better. Than my crazy mind  i started looking into ALS. Kyle I am really lost right now. Im driving my self crazy.

[kwarendorf]

Hi Matt -

Yes, it is possible to experience symptoms in both hands. While not the norm, bilateral symptoms do occur. My first relapse was characterized by numbness in both feet, up to about mid shin.

In recent posts you have said that you were told you had MS. Was this by your primary care doc? Have you had MRI, blood tests etc.?

Your neuro will likely review existing test results. There will likely be some discussion of current symptoms as well as getting some historical info. Most importantly there should be a thorough neuro clinical exam. MS is a clinical diagnosis.

I wouldn't necessarily expect an on the spot diagnosis and treatment plan. Most neuros will want time to evaluate existing test results and perhaps order additional tests. There may be a follow-up appointment at which the plan for dealing with your MS will be mapped out.

Between now and Monday, try and write down a history of your current relapse. When did it start? What were the first symptoms? What were you doing when you first noticed them?  Was it hot or cold out? Having this info written down will help prevent leaving anything out.

If you can, bring someone with you. 2 sets of ears are better than one. THere may well come a point in the meeting when all you will hear is "You have MS. You have MS. You have MS." another set of ears may listen more objectively.

Kyle