Whats happening

[Alan Cooper]

Further to my last posting (same date) i am also concerned about the fact that i seem to suffer from sweating of my armpits and feet and i feel very giddy in the morning if i have a ciggarette .I know i shouldnt smoke but since ive been on the Atenolol ive cut down on my drinking and the smoking is the next hurdle. Basically 12 months ago i didnt have any ill feelings yet now i have the sweating, i have some lvh on an ECG test that was taken 2 months ago, numb left arms in the night ,occasional racing of the heart in the night and palpitations so i would appreciate if anyone can help

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear Alan:

We all sweat in the arm pits and feet.  How excessive do you sweat?  If pronounced then you might have an overactive sympathetic system.  There are medications that might help, see your family doctor about which ones might help you.  The LVH is a worrisome sign as that means that your heart is having to push against too much pressure (your high blood pressure).  Again, I would tell your cardiologist about the racing heart.

CCF Neuro MD

[Very worried]

Dear Dr,

I've had complete numbness in my entire face, this has been for 2 days.  I had episodes years back with chin numbness, but all of a sudden both sides of the face.  Recently had a perfect and clear MRI targeted for MS, also had a cat scan 2 yrs back also was normal.  Im under tremendous work related stress, with MS is it common to have entire facial nubmness?  I thought it would be one side related, also nothing on MRI, what puzzles me is the face has so many nerves, for my entire face to have numbness freaks me out! I would have to have multiple leasons all over the place wouldn't you think?  I dont feel the need to run to the emergency room, I can still function, im just worried, can we mentally bring this type of thing on ourselves  If so, how is it possible.  Thanks so very much for reading.

[Katherine - Dear Dr, Help]

Dr this is Worried above, what are your thoughts, I dont know what to think at this point.  Thank you for your help

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear Worried:

It would be very unlikely that this is MS (bilateral facial numbness, normal MRI, normal neurological exam).  My best guess is that this is stress related.  I would see your family physician.

CCF Neuro MD

[patricia]

I'm concerned about numbness and tingling in my feet, hands, and in the back of my head.  About two weeks ago, the tingling and numbness started in my feet.  I had a headcold at the time and thought it might have resulted from taking cold medications.  But, the numbness and tingling persisted and a week later I had tingling in my fingertips.  Then, a few days later, I started getting numbness and tingling in the back of my head but the sensations were intermittent.  It felt like a wave of numbness spreading and then diminishing.  Now, however, I have persistent numbness and tingling in all three regions, although sometimes is barely noticieable.  What could it be?

I did see a doctor and he ran diabetes, B12, and thyroid function tests which came out normal.

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear Patricia:

Paraesthesias in the hands and feets, when they begin at the same time, are usually due to a systematic diseases of some sort.  If the cause is due to a neuropathy it usually begins in the feet, and slowly moves up the body and involves the hands.  I am not certain why you are having numbness.  I would see a neurologist and get a thorough neurological exam.

CCF Neuro MD

[James Aldred]

I would like to know what causes my sweating problem at night. It doesn't matter whether it is hot or cold, I tend to sweat. Sometimes I wake up two or three times in the night to change my shirt because it is soaked in sweat.

The region of the body involved is my upper body and head. Not so much my face, but the back of my neck, back and chest.

This has been a condition I have had for many years.

With any health checks I have had, tests have come up clear, so I would like to know if you could advise me on the problem might be.

Thanks.

E-mail address: ***@****

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear James Aldred:

It is difficult to tell you for sure.  Sometimes we have a sympathetic output that makes us sweat.  Unless, it is causing problems, e.g. socially then I would just endure it.  There are medical and surgical options, but unless there is a problem, again, I would just endure it.

CCF Neuro MD

[Diane]

Dear Worried,  I had numbness and tingling that totally disappeared by taking Vitamin B12 injections every four days for a couple of weeks, then once a week, now once a month.  I also took a B12 supplement that is taken sublingually (under the tongue).  My mother came out of depression with just the sublingual preparation.  My brothers back pain that he suffered with for ten years decreased considerably.  Sublingual B12 can be purchased at a health food store.  Diane