Numbness on the left side of whole body

Hi,

My mom is about 62 yrs old. She has persisting pain and numbness in the left side of her neck, left shoulder, left hand and down to thighs and feet.

The pain is inside the skin while there is numbness outside. The pain and numbness sometimes get so severe (particularly in the left thigh) that she cannot walk. She also unable to sleep towards left side due to the pain. Doctors here have tried so many medicines but we are yet to find one that can help.

What do you think the reason is for Pain and Numbness?

Thanks

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Your mother needs to see a neurologist for a detailed neurological evaluation since these symptoms could be signaling towards a bigger problem like multiple sclerosis which is a chronic demyelinating neurological disorder with a complete spectrum of clinical symptoms and signs like twitching, numbness in limbs, blurring of vision, etc. the other possibility is fibromyalgia. There is pain, exaggerated response to pressure on touch, tingling skin, prolonged muscle spasms, palpitations, functional bowel disturbances, anxiety and depression.  You need to get in touch with a neurologist for a detailed clinical evaluation keeping these possibilities in mind and treatment is symptomatic. Take care.