Prickling, numbness, shooting neck pain, odd sensations

[tednstef]

For the last few months I have, on and off, experienced patches of numbness on my legs. On one recent occasion vision in my right eye was cut of by while light, even when I closed my eyes. Lasted about a half hour and haven't experienced again. I have begun to have occasional shooting pains in my neck, under my right ear. Today, the 4th and 5th fingers on my left hand are prickling. I also have a spot on my left half of forehead that is tender when I touch or rub. It has been there for several months now so I know it is not a bruise or pimple. I am generally tired and moody, though that could be do to school vacation:) I have been taking a wait and see attitude. What could I be looking at here - minor and major?

I am 35, 5'4, 140 lbs and a smoker.

Thanks for your time.

[tednstef]

Thanks William for your questions and advice. I thought of detached retina  but by the time I came to that conclusion it went away. If it happens again I will call the eye doctor immediately. I am pretty sure I am not suffering from migraines. I will check out the website soon regarding the numbness.

[tednstef]

i was reading the page and yesterday in school band practice i had a hard time breathing i had water its wasn't that hot outside but when practice was over i felt all my body numb and i fell to the floor my hands started to cramp up so did my feet it felt like as if one all our legs falls asleep i had a hard time breathing it was more like panting this lasted for more that an hour i really dont konw what this might be anyone have an idea

Ashlee - I am not an expert but it sounds like dehydration or even over-hydration, which can be dangerous. Could also be a panic attack, or maybe both. Please see a doctor or talk to your parents about taking you.

[megnme]

Hello. Im having very similar symptoms as you have and suddenly (within the past 3 weeks) , my mother has been experiencing them as well. i have strange prickly sensations, my feet will fall asleep for very long periods of time, my vision blurs all the time, and ive had the strange flashes of light also. i also have generalized pain that seems to come and go. the dr. said its fibromyalgia.. which i think is a symptom rather than a condition. or a fancy way to say 'i dont know.' i do have strange sensations when i tilt my head to my chin though, unlike you. i have a sharp pain that goes from my head down my spine, almost electrifying. this has been gong on with me for about 3 yrs.. symptoms come and go. you seem to have  simialar symptoms so u prob need to see a neurologist. my mother has an appointment next week. hers came so suddenly.. they think she has multiple sclerosis. if she does, ill prob get checked out too. but the symptoms seem to match with what im haveing.. and you also. so prob get checked out.. theres got to be some reason these things are happening.

[7pape]

Hello Everyone,
I was in a wreck in December 2006. I was rear ended by a car that was rear ended and push into me.
This was my first ever, so I was very nervous when I got out of the car. I didn't think I was hurt so I went on to tend to business.

Before the hour was up I was in bad pain in my back, neck, hips and legs.My husband came and took me to the emergency room. After blood work, teetee test, xrays, I was told nothing was broken and to follow up with my normal doctor. I was also given two or three shots, one was for pain.The next day I went to my regular doctor he done more blood work.
He finally told me I didn't hurt, it was all in my head. Now over the months I've had severe back neck leg pain, numbness that is in spots on my right arm. I can turn my head and my jaw and right side of my face goes numb and then starts stinging, and it feels like my right eye has fallen down.
I stay weak feeling, constantly in pain, dizzy, and my bones and knees hurt, and muscle spasms and sometimes feel I have no control of my hands.

I've had st scan, everything looked ok, I had a bone scan, again they found nothing. I also have strange sensations all over.
And now to top that, I have to get a lawyer to get my medical bills paid before time runs out, he also wanted to give my three hundred dollars over for my troubles.

Iam scared too.
Thank You
7Pape
  

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Dear 7pape,

I would seek the adivce and help of a chiropractor.  A lot of can happen to a cervical spine as far as misalignement and nerve  impingement are concerned.  The MD's are trained to only look for a break or defect in the bone that shows up on an xray.  Overstretched ligaments do not show up on an x ray but a chiropractor may be able to restore proper alignment and thus relieve your symptoms and promote healing.

I had the same problems and symptoms as you describe after a diving accident and no doctor could help me or even make a diagnosis, when  finally I went to a chiropractor and have been in his care ever since (30 years).  It's worth exploring.  By the way,  the neurologist thought I may have MS, but thank God it wasn't so.  

[MikeyMac]

I am new here; just looking up some bizaare symtoms.  Occassional nerve jolts.  But what I was really looking up was trying to find out what it means if I get some buzzing in my lower legs when I touch my chin to my chest.  I do.  What's that mean?