numbness and tingling

[PJG]

Hello,
After reading through the archives I was wondering? What kind of numbness and tingling is present in a disease such as MS? Is it constant, how does it spread or over what time frame does it spread. None of the actual MS websites are very specific and I was wondering if the symptoms follow a more specific pattern.
Thanking you in advance.
PJG

[TIGRESS2U]

I HAVE BEEN DIOGNOSTED WITH FIBROMYLGIA. I HAVE ESPERENCED TINGLEING AND NUMBNESS IN MY FACE ARMS & LEGS AT VERIOUS TIMES. I ALSO NOTED A COMMENT OR QUESTION POSTED IN JUNE OF 97 REFERINNG TO EYES TWICHING AND UNCONTROLABLE MUSLE CONTRACTIONS.
I HAVE HAVE HAD THE EYE TWICHING OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR. MY DOCTOR DID NOT SEEM TO THINK IT WAS RELATED TO THE FMS. I ALSO HAVE JERKING LEGS. IT IS NOT PAINFUL BUT UNCONTROLABLE. THIS HAPPENS MOST OFTEN WHEN IN A RELAXED STATE SUCH AS DOZING OR WACHING TV. IF I EXPERINCE IT DURING SLEEP I AM NOT AWARE OF IT. AFTER READING THAT OTHER HAVE HAD THE SAME SYMPTOMS (ESPECIALLY THE EYE TWICHING THAT MY DOCTOR DISREGARDED AS A FMS SIMPTOM) I WHOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF OTHERS HAVE ALSO HAD THESE PROBLEMS AND IF THERE IS ANY KNOWN TREATMENTS.

[Victor]

I was involved in a MVA.I have had tingling and pain in my hands
for about 4 months now. I also have tingling in my feet when
I bend over.What could possibly be wrong . You Think it's my nerves causing the pain and tingling.
Thanks alot,
Victor.

[dapster]

I have been experiencing the following sensations in both my feet for the past six months: tingling, heat intolerance with exertion, parethesia, fasicuclation and sharp, stabbing, shooting pains through the feet.

It all started after a suspected pinched nerve in the right foot following the overtightening of my cycling shoes during the summer months. This was aleviated through acupuncture therapy, but the above conditions have been evident during the afore mentioned period. I have also taken a two-week dose of ENDEP 10mg (max 3 tablets per day) for a stress related episode a few months prior.

Symptoms have persisted for the past six months and are affected by hot conditions or the slightest degree of exertion. Condition has become slightly better, though not worsening.

Any suggestions as to the possible cause or more importantly the cure?

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

Dear PJG:  

MS can present with just sensory symptoms.  The symptoms would be in a cerebral distribution, in other words it would be in a distinct distribution and not patchy over large areas.  The sensory symptoms would become progressive and after a variable period of time become detectible on neurological examination as there is neuronal loss and therefore persistent deficits.  The time frame would depend on the individual, it could be steadily progressive or it could be episodic.

Sincerely,

CCF Neuro MD