Q re: numbness and tingling

[NrssAngel]

if the numbness and tingling occur while sitting at the computer etc, does this point to MS or could it just be postural.  Legs become numb while sitting but not always.....not always the same leg and may be on left side of body (arm and leg or right side or both legs at a time or just one) Maybe this is just a postural event

[Quixotic1]

I never really answered the question you asked (too annoyed at Bozo).  There is some suggestion that people with MS are more susceptible to "pressure" paresthesias (the brief kind) than the general population.  I'm not speaking of the carpal tunnel kind where the damage is permanent, but of the very kind you were describing.

If a sensory nerve is just barely getting it's message through to the brain becasue of an area of damage (like a portion of damaged myelin) then when there is pressure put on it it performs just that much more poorly.  This would be true no matter where the area of damage is from the brain on down, as long as it was above where the new pressure was placed.

Did this make sense?  Q

[sllowe]

We consider ourselves a team on this board.  I typically avoid engaging w/folks who make off the wall comments, or lack compassion, as they usually are received exactly as they are written or heard by the reader.  And, also for the simple reason, that maybe they were having a bad day.  

We are all entitled to a bad day, and you are free to express your opinions, but like I mentioned above, we are a team here, and the comments you've left, certainly describe those of someone who has not read through this forum thoroughly, hasn't taken the time to educate themselves, and frankly just doesn't care to.  

That being said, I haven't a clue as to why have you wasted your energy addressing this group in this nature.  Maybe some examination into your own internet time is in order.

[Quixotic1]

The paresthesias that clearly seem positional, maybe indeed, be just that.  Prolonged sitting and use of a keyboard is rarely ergonomically ideal.  The same goes for numbness with crossed legs/knees and things like reading with you head propped on your hand while resting on your elbow.
The best way to evaluate for these is to change your position frequently, be aware of ongoing sites of pressure (wrists, under the thighs, forearms, numb butt).  Try different chairs, do frequent stretches.

Boso - Your initial comment does the forum a disservice.  Complaints of "persistent" sensory changes in the form of paresthesias make up 45% of the initial presentations of MS.  This is an MS site and symptoms will be discussed in that context.  I cannot think of any situations in which someone complaining of "positional and intermittent pins and needles" was "diagnosed" as MS.  We always recommend a full evaluation for alternative causes of persistent numbness - you should read more carefully.  As far as diagnosing things, the closest we get is "MSish".

That said, poor working posture, sitting posture, sleeping position, and gait can play a large role in intermittent "pins and needles."

Next time try offering your good suggestions without the broad, generalized criticism of what a "lot of people on this board 'like' to do."

Quix

[NrssAngel]

Thank you.  Trying to remember how often and what positions cause this.  Do you have a diagnosis of anything?  Do you have any other symptoms?  Please see my timeline (Angel's timeline).  I welcome all opinions and advice.  

Angel

[Bosozoku]

I notice a lot of people on this board like to diagnose everyone that has pins and needles with MS.

Posture at the computer can cause so many similar symptoms to MS. Try taking a break from the computer for a few days and see if that helps. If you still feel nervous about your symptoms, go see a doctor and he might be able to tell you where to get started with figuring out what exactly is going on. I had similar symptoms and I started going to a chiropractor and I'm feeling much better.

Take care.