Loss of sensation and muscle strength only on right side of body

[ch887552]

I have been experiencing some extremely odd symptoms that many doctors have not been able to answer; including Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville. These symptoms include: lack of sensation (temperature, touch, etc.) on the entire right side of my body, lack of muscle strength (also only on the right side of my body), hearing difficulties (right ear and went to 7 different doctors including Mayo Clinic and say that there is NOTHING wrong with my physical ear or hearing that they can test for), extreme fatigue, not sleeping well and dizziness (not experienced every day as opposed to the previous symptoms). Even though I do experience these symptoms every day, they can fluctuate but they never return back to the normal sensation. For example one day I was running water in the sink to wash dishes and I tested the water with my right hand and it didn't seem warm so I tested it with my left hand and burned my hands pretty badly. I was involved in a couple of serious car accidents so I have been to every neurologist, phydiatrist (sp? the ones that stick you with needles and electricity), and orthopedic doctor in the state of Florida it seems like. The MRI's of my cervical say that there is only swelling from the whiplash; the thorasic MRI showed slight herniated disk along with four degenerative disks, and a spur which was shunned off as if I was born with it. My brain MRI with contrast did not show any type of abnormality. All of the testing for the needle and electricity test turned out normal on all accounts. They I started to look to other places since one blood test said that my B-12 was low for someone that is 22 years old. After extensive testing (3 different doctors), each said that there is nothing that they can do for me and that they will monitor me to make sure that it doesn't get worse. I KNOW there is something that is wrong and I have no idea who or where to turn to. I am so young and experiencing all of these crazy phenomenons and I am terrified that there might be any help for me. If anyone could please give me some insight about your knowledge and/or personal experience I would greatly appreciate it because I am losing hope really really fast and starting to give up since all of the other doctors have already. Any and all help would be extremely beneficial. Thank you for your time and consideration.  

[bookwoman1962]

I, too, have L side loss of sensation that occurs on and off... my face, arm, leg and especially foot.  I was told it was TIA's and then silent migraines.  I am going out of my mind worrying.

[dmoff123]

I have been experiencing the same thing as all of you. My main concern is that it feels like I am losing any muscular tissue in my left side. The skin is looser, not as much tone from the face to my toes, waking up with night sweats every night, and swollen lymphnodes in my groin along with my neck. I am really getting worried but the docs seem to think I am fine. Sorry to hear about you all and please post new and or any progress.

Thanks

[mca2005]

I have the exact symptoms on my left side more than my right side. After a car accident in 2005, I found it impossible to get a doctor to take any notice. Then a year later a Specialist said he was sure it was a aneurysm near the base of my scull causing the symptoms. After a angio of my brain and neck, it was comfirmed I have aneurysms with are causing the symptoms. The system with car accident insurers make it difficult to get  accurate medical reports including radiology reports.

[Crystal26Lake]

I have the the exact symptoms on my right side(except for hearing loss).I noticed in a few nights ago ,I woke up in the night and I had no coordination and felt I my foot leg and arm on the right side felt heavy and weird. I also tested my bath water yesterday and I thought it was perfect temp and then I put my left hand in and got burned.I have a loss of coordination on one side of my body. Even typing is a task right now .also I slightly notice that lips are tingly on one side and I am having spells of dizziness..i am so freaked out about this .I was thinking I might have had a small stroke..but I am only 26.I am  hesitant to see my doctor because they arent very good  (I cant change them because of my insurance) they misdiagnosed my liver problems for almost two years and it was a friends dad that actually helped me and saved my life with a diagnosis .I am not sure whats going on but I noticed my symptoms and yours are quite similar..yet I have never had an injury to my neck or back that I can remember.I hope you feel better and find out whats going on:)

[jenksak]

Sorry you are having these problems.  My issues were markedly worse on the left side of my body.  I would tell you NOT to see chiroprators. . . I was told that if I had, I would not have walked out alive due to the undiagnosed cord compression.  Be careful.  In my case, it was a matter of having the situation escalate and the right doctor there. . .

[sl8991]

I have almost the same symptoms as you, except mine is on my left side, I got a pretty serious neck injury about 3 months ago. Already been to a neurologist who insisted everything was perfectly fine, a back specialist who told me to come back if things get worse, physical therapy, and already at 2 chiropractors. I have loss of sensation (although not too severe) on my entire left side of the body. Supposedly this is not normal, because if you have a disc or nerve damage from neck injuries, you're only spposd to feel it in a particular part of your body (ex: down your arm for instance). I also have weakness in my left arm and left leg, which come and go, and like yourself, my left ear has been feeling a bit funny (it's been echo-y and weird the past 3 months). I got my hearing and my ear checked out and the doctor said that everythign is normal. Doctors dont seem to want to get to the bottom of it,a nd keep telling me that i just need to monitor my pain and others have thought I was paranoid. If you find out anything on what this could be, please let me know and I will do the same. I'm only 21, and I am freaking out, especially because i haven't gotten any answers.