SYMPTOMS

[KEVI]

EIGHT WEEKS BACK I HAD NUMBNESS ON RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE AND UPPER LIP LASTED 5 MINUTES,IT RETURNED 10 DAYS LATER AND STAYED FOR THREE WEEKS NOW IS ON AND OFF,I ALSO GET A BURNING FEELING ON MY ARMS AND HANDS THAT COME AND GO THROUGHOUT THE DAY BUT ALMOST ALWAYS THERE,MY LEGS GET A TINGLING FEELING AND SOMETIMES FEEL DAMP,I HAD MRI OF BRAIN AND C SPINE BOTH CLEAR NEUROLGIST SAID AFTER EXAM AND MRI THAT I HAVE ARTHRITIES IN MY NECK BUT NO PAIN THERE.I DO HAVE PAIN IN LEFT FOREARM BUT MAINLY WHEN LIFTING SOMETHING,44 YEAR OLD MALE WITH HIGH BP AND ANXIOUS TO BEGIN WITH,DOES THIS SOUND LIKE MS,TWO MONTHS NOW AND GOING NUTS.

[CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT]

MS can present with vague neurological complaints, but the negative MRI makes this less likely (not impossible).  For more confirmatory evidence, consider further testing such as somatosensory evoked potentials which checks the pathway of the nerve signal from your foot or hand up through the spinal cord to the brain.  This may be helpful as you have some sensory complaints. Other tests include routine blood work to check for thyroid disease, diabetes, electrolyte abnormalities and anemia.  Also, EMG may be considered if a peripheral neuropathy is suspected. Finally, it's important to keep in mind that anxiety and stress can cause similar symptoms. Good luck.