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Extremity weakness/numbness - Seems to be digestive
by gismatrix, Feb 29, 2008 11:24AM
Please help - I have posted here before, and still do not have relief from what appears to be an evolving process.
I'll try to keep it short - I have bilateral numbness and weakness in my extremities, with abdominal pains and digestive issues. I have a gnawing and sometimes aching or pinching pain in my upper left abdominal quadrant. I very frequently have way too much gas, bloating, flat sided and lighter colored stools, etc... I have had normal CCK 10 months ago, negative gastroparesis, an unremarkable colonoscopy about 15 months ago, normal endoscopy 11 months ago, Normal head MRI, NCV/EMG, ANA, Sed rate, normal glucose fasting and tolerance, negative lyme, thyroid normal, B12 normal, etc... I had low B1 and have been getting shots but this does not help. The numbness/weakness is worsened at times, like something is squeezing my insides and causing a constriction of circulation. I also have chronic soreness and neck pain/ back pain too. Please, if you have an idea of what this could be let me know. Maybe celiac? I was negative for that a year ago but the numbness started about 9 months ago.
Thanks and God Bless
I'll try to keep it short - I have bilateral numbness and weakness in my extremities, with abdominal pains and digestive issues. I have a gnawing and sometimes aching or pinching pain in my upper left abdominal quadrant. I very frequently have way too much gas, bloating, flat sided and lighter colored stools, etc... I have had normal CCK 10 months ago, negative gastroparesis, an unremarkable colonoscopy about 15 months ago, normal endoscopy 11 months ago, Normal head MRI, NCV/EMG, ANA, Sed rate, normal glucose fasting and tolerance, negative lyme, thyroid normal, B12 normal, etc... I had low B1 and have been getting shots but this does not help. The numbness/weakness is worsened at times, like something is squeezing my insides and causing a constriction of circulation. I also have chronic soreness and neck pain/ back pain too. Please, if you have an idea of what this could be let me know. Maybe celiac? I was negative for that a year ago but the numbness started about 9 months ago.
Thanks and God Bless
Member Comments (2)
by CalGal, Feb 29, 2008 11:32AM
To: gismatrix
It's worth giving an elimination diet (for gluten) a trial. The tests are not always wonderfully accurate when it comes to diagnosing celiac problems. Many of the symptoms you're talking about could be related to celiac problems.
by gismatrix, Feb 29, 2008 12:03PM
To: CalGal
Thanks...I think I'll try anything at this point.
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