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tingling buzzing sensation in hands and feet.
I'm a 35 year old male from the UK in otherwise good
health.
About 3 months ago I started having some weird symptoms/sensations.
Firstly, I noticed a slight tremor in my left thumb, it only lasted a few seconds and I put this down to fatigue, as I'd been working out with weights. For some weeks after this my left hand felt tired and shakey, but without any loss of strength or actually shaking.
I then started to experience intermitant sensations of what I can only describe as light numbness and pins and needles in both my hands and feet, but primarily on my left sided extremeties.I would also occassionaly get these sensations on a small area of my left thigh.These sensations regularly come and go, but last seconds rather than minutes/hours.
In recent weeks the light numbness seems to have subsided but I have noticed that I regularly wake up
during the night with either hand completely numb.This is rectified in seconds by wiggling my fingers, but the effected hand is left feeling weak for a couple of hours.I have also noticed a strange
buzzing sensation under my left foot, that I can only describe as if someone was holding vibrating mobile phone against it.
I have been to see my GP who seems to think stress or anxiety.Basic blood tests have come back normal.
I apologise for the length of this post, but I would
much appreciate any thoughts or advice as the where I go now.
1)does anybody know, statistically, how likely these
symptoms are to be caused by some serious disorder ie ms.
2)Does stress/anxiety seem a feesible cause.
3)These symptoms are very light and the worry of what they might be is causing much more of a problem than the actual sensations. With this in mind, do you think it might be better to just live with these things and see if they die down of their own accord.
Many thanks in advance.
health.
About 3 months ago I started having some weird symptoms/sensations.
Firstly, I noticed a slight tremor in my left thumb, it only lasted a few seconds and I put this down to fatigue, as I'd been working out with weights. For some weeks after this my left hand felt tired and shakey, but without any loss of strength or actually shaking.
I then started to experience intermitant sensations of what I can only describe as light numbness and pins and needles in both my hands and feet, but primarily on my left sided extremeties.I would also occassionaly get these sensations on a small area of my left thigh.These sensations regularly come and go, but last seconds rather than minutes/hours.
In recent weeks the light numbness seems to have subsided but I have noticed that I regularly wake up
during the night with either hand completely numb.This is rectified in seconds by wiggling my fingers, but the effected hand is left feeling weak for a couple of hours.I have also noticed a strange
buzzing sensation under my left foot, that I can only describe as if someone was holding vibrating mobile phone against it.
I have been to see my GP who seems to think stress or anxiety.Basic blood tests have come back normal.
I apologise for the length of this post, but I would
much appreciate any thoughts or advice as the where I go now.
1)does anybody know, statistically, how likely these
symptoms are to be caused by some serious disorder ie ms.
2)Does stress/anxiety seem a feesible cause.
3)These symptoms are very light and the worry of what they might be is causing much more of a problem than the actual sensations. With this in mind, do you think it might be better to just live with these things and see if they die down of their own accord.
Many thanks in advance.
Consider heavy metal poisoning. My symptoms also include headaches and pressure on top of my head and in my jaw, lack of concentration and ringing in the ears. However, my husband has primarily the tingling in the hands and feet.
We are detoxing and the symptoms are improving. At first we thought it was just mercury poisoning from eating fish. However, consider that metals like lead, aluminum etc. could be a part as well. Here are some of the sources: cooking ware, dishes, lotions, any kinds foods especially from polluted places like China like teas, canned foods etc..
Also, consider electrosmog from wireless devices. About 5% of people get headaches etc.
And mold.
We switched to glass and stainless steel pots and dishes and we don't take any supplements at the moment. We noticed the first change for the better after about a week. Dandelion tea helps with detoxing but make sure it's from a clean place, also onions and garlic. You could get a blood test if you want to know for sure.
Hope this helps.
We are detoxing and the symptoms are improving. At first we thought it was just mercury poisoning from eating fish. However, consider that metals like lead, aluminum etc. could be a part as well. Here are some of the sources: cooking ware, dishes, lotions, any kinds foods especially from polluted places like China like teas, canned foods etc..
Also, consider electrosmog from wireless devices. About 5% of people get headaches etc.
And mold.
We switched to glass and stainless steel pots and dishes and we don't take any supplements at the moment. We noticed the first change for the better after about a week. Dandelion tea helps with detoxing but make sure it's from a clean place, also onions and garlic. You could get a blood test if you want to know for sure.
Hope this helps.
Of course, it's impossible to tell your anxiety level from your post. My gut feeling in listening to your description is that it is not anxiety producing the symptoms. (On the other hand the paresthesias you are describing will cause anxiety and the stress of that will heightens your perception of any bodily sensation. ((as I've often said..garbled, but true)))
Did your GP run a B12 level? Deficiency is a common cause of parasthesias.
Do you have any other symptoms? Visual, weakness, dizzy, anything?
I would think an MRI of your brain and C-spine would be in order, but in the UK you have to convince your GP of that, right?
Are you on any meds? Sometimes paresthesias are side effects.
I'll await your answers. I'm sure others wil chime in. Paresthesias are a huge topic here. You can tell just by the number of questions involving them in the last two days. I'm not a neurologist, but I have lots of opinions and ideas (some helpful and some very much NOT)
Quix
Did your GP run a B12 level? Deficiency is a common cause of parasthesias.
Do you have any other symptoms? Visual, weakness, dizzy, anything?
I would think an MRI of your brain and C-spine would be in order, but in the UK you have to convince your GP of that, right?
Are you on any meds? Sometimes paresthesias are side effects.
I'll await your answers. I'm sure others wil chime in. Paresthesias are a huge topic here. You can tell just by the number of questions involving them in the last two days. I'm not a neurologist, but I have lots of opinions and ideas (some helpful and some very much NOT)
Quix
Many thanks for both replies.
Well, I'm not on any meds, I don't have any visual or balance problems. I did have one strange experience of dizziness some weeks ago, whilst lying in bed one morning. Although I've never experienced this before, it only lasted a minute or so, and as I'd been drinking a fair bit of alcohol the previous evening(not a regular occurrence) I put it down to this.
As far as stress is concerned, I have been under a lot of pressure lately and whilst I know I'm not imagining these sensations, I was wandering if they could be a manifestation of the stress ? I have no actual weakness.
I had also wandered if these feelings could be caused by bad
circulation as they will often stop with movement or begin if
pressure is applied ie if I rest my left foot on my right knee, I will get the sensations in my right foot.
Also, from adolecence, I suffered frequent bad migraines, with all the numbness, word blindness and other strange sensations that go with them. Now, as I've got older they have become far less frequent, maybe only occurring 2 or 3 times
a year. However, the one sure fire thing that would set them off would be high stress,guarenteed.
The strange thing I find now, is that whilst feeling highly stressed for a few months, there has been no sign of my migraines.
Up to now I have had one very basic blood test carried out by
my GP which I believe is generic and tests for infection, liver
function and glucose levels.
Just prior to my symptoms making their appearence I had a fairly stringent work related medical which involved vision tests
and various nerve related tests with tuning folks scratches on
the bottom of the feet etc.
This all apeared normal, but of course the Doctor and I were not aware of any potential problems at this time.
I appreciate that it is impossible to say what is causing this situation without more indepth testing and I know that there are
many possible explanations, but I would appreciate anybody
who could maybe provide some idea of the likelyhood that its
something serious as opposed to something that might eventually go away of its own accord.
In short, I suppose I'm looking for a bit of reassurance.
Well, I'm not on any meds, I don't have any visual or balance problems. I did have one strange experience of dizziness some weeks ago, whilst lying in bed one morning. Although I've never experienced this before, it only lasted a minute or so, and as I'd been drinking a fair bit of alcohol the previous evening(not a regular occurrence) I put it down to this.
As far as stress is concerned, I have been under a lot of pressure lately and whilst I know I'm not imagining these sensations, I was wandering if they could be a manifestation of the stress ? I have no actual weakness.
I had also wandered if these feelings could be caused by bad
circulation as they will often stop with movement or begin if
pressure is applied ie if I rest my left foot on my right knee, I will get the sensations in my right foot.
Also, from adolecence, I suffered frequent bad migraines, with all the numbness, word blindness and other strange sensations that go with them. Now, as I've got older they have become far less frequent, maybe only occurring 2 or 3 times
a year. However, the one sure fire thing that would set them off would be high stress,guarenteed.
The strange thing I find now, is that whilst feeling highly stressed for a few months, there has been no sign of my migraines.
Up to now I have had one very basic blood test carried out by
my GP which I believe is generic and tests for infection, liver
function and glucose levels.
Just prior to my symptoms making their appearence I had a fairly stringent work related medical which involved vision tests
and various nerve related tests with tuning folks scratches on
the bottom of the feet etc.
This all apeared normal, but of course the Doctor and I were not aware of any potential problems at this time.
I appreciate that it is impossible to say what is causing this situation without more indepth testing and I know that there are
many possible explanations, but I would appreciate anybody
who could maybe provide some idea of the likelyhood that its
something serious as opposed to something that might eventually go away of its own accord.
In short, I suppose I'm looking for a bit of reassurance.
The whole stress/anxiety/tingling thing is a mess to tease out and certainly very hard on line. Generally people know when they are anxious even though they may be reluctant to believe that strong symptoms can bve caused by anxiety. On the other hand, strange sensations which CAUSE someone to be anxious can certainly be heightened by the anxiety itself. It becomes a vicious cycle. We become sensitized to our own body's sensations and can magnify all of them.
Tingling that comes or changes with position certainly speaks more of a physical or mechanical cause. Tight, tense muscles can do it, sitting positions which cause pressure on nerves can do it as can back problems. You're young to have circulation problems.
That your tingling occurs in both hands and feet (though much more on the left, you said) argues against something like MS. Your symptoms are mild enough that I think you have some time to watch and see whether they evolve into something more definite or fade away. In the meantime I would do what I could to counter stress. Consider going for some massage treatments, especially of the neck and shoulders. Cut down on caffeine. Examine your posture as your work. Learn some stretching exercises of the neck, shoulders and back and do them at least twice a day. Get a modicum of brisk walking in every day. All of these could help immensely if your tingling is related to internalizing stress.
If measures like these have no effect - see your GP again and tell him you need a deeper check on the problems.
Quix
Tingling that comes or changes with position certainly speaks more of a physical or mechanical cause. Tight, tense muscles can do it, sitting positions which cause pressure on nerves can do it as can back problems. You're young to have circulation problems.
That your tingling occurs in both hands and feet (though much more on the left, you said) argues against something like MS. Your symptoms are mild enough that I think you have some time to watch and see whether they evolve into something more definite or fade away. In the meantime I would do what I could to counter stress. Consider going for some massage treatments, especially of the neck and shoulders. Cut down on caffeine. Examine your posture as your work. Learn some stretching exercises of the neck, shoulders and back and do them at least twice a day. Get a modicum of brisk walking in every day. All of these could help immensely if your tingling is related to internalizing stress.
If measures like these have no effect - see your GP again and tell him you need a deeper check on the problems.
Quix
Many thanks for taking the time to respond to my concerns.
I will certainly give your suggestions a try.
Steve
I will certainly give your suggestions a try.
Steve
Well, since I last posted I have had further blood work to test
for thyroid function, amongst other things. All came back
normal.I failed to mention in my earlier posts that I have had
some gastric problems for a few years as I didn't think relevant,
however after reading about Celiac, I thought I would mention this to my GP, only for him to say that if this was the case he would expect to see something within my blood results to indicate this ie anemia.
Anyway, I've been refered to a neurologist, who I hope to see
in the next 12 weeks.
As far as my symptoms are concerned, well they have changed a bit, not in severity, but slightly in location.
I still get the buzzing/ tingling in my hands and particularly my
feet, mainly on my left side. I also have a feeling of tightness
in the skin on the right side of my face and a strange sensation
when I yawn or cough that feels like a match stick being pressed against the tip of my tongue, which lasts only a couple
of seconds.
My main problem now is without doubt stess, as each test comes back normal and the more reading I do, it seems I am
obsessing more and more about ms.
It's as if the most likely/benign answers are being discounted
and I'm slowly moving towards the last dx I could want.
I know that there is no way to discount the possibility of
ms at this stage, but would appreciate your honest opinion
on the likelyhood of this being down to ms as opposed to something else.
I do apologise for the length of this post and if I appear to be bleating on when others on this site are clearly in a far worse state than myself, but this obsessing is really taking over my life and having an effect on those around me.
Many thanks in advance for any opinions (good or bad)
forthcoming.
Steve.
for thyroid function, amongst other things. All came back
normal.I failed to mention in my earlier posts that I have had
some gastric problems for a few years as I didn't think relevant,
however after reading about Celiac, I thought I would mention this to my GP, only for him to say that if this was the case he would expect to see something within my blood results to indicate this ie anemia.
Anyway, I've been refered to a neurologist, who I hope to see
in the next 12 weeks.
As far as my symptoms are concerned, well they have changed a bit, not in severity, but slightly in location.
I still get the buzzing/ tingling in my hands and particularly my
feet, mainly on my left side. I also have a feeling of tightness
in the skin on the right side of my face and a strange sensation
when I yawn or cough that feels like a match stick being pressed against the tip of my tongue, which lasts only a couple
of seconds.
My main problem now is without doubt stess, as each test comes back normal and the more reading I do, it seems I am
obsessing more and more about ms.
It's as if the most likely/benign answers are being discounted
and I'm slowly moving towards the last dx I could want.
I know that there is no way to discount the possibility of
ms at this stage, but would appreciate your honest opinion
on the likelyhood of this being down to ms as opposed to something else.
I do apologise for the length of this post and if I appear to be bleating on when others on this site are clearly in a far worse state than myself, but this obsessing is really taking over my life and having an effect on those around me.
Many thanks in advance for any opinions (good or bad)
forthcoming.
Steve.
My 18 yr old daughter recently started experiencing numbness and tingling in her hands and legs. In a week, she lost the use of the muscles in her face, hands, and legs. She also had pain in the neck. She had fallen at work and we thought it was just back and neck strain from the accident. When the parathesis set in, we went to a neurologist. After a series of MRI's she told us that there was nothing wrong with her. I told her that she was crazy and went to another doc in another town and found that she in fact had Guillian-Barre Syndrome. It is rare, but if a doctor cared enough to find out what was wrong, we would have gotten treatments in a much timelier fashion. Just bringing attention to this Syndrome, so that someone else doesn't believe the lie that there is nothing wrong.
Hi, all I can say to your symptoms and concerns is ..ditto! I feel exactly the same way. I am a 35 yr female - normal health and fitness (maybe 5 -10 pounds overweight since the birth of my 2nd child), but all in all, healthy and of sound mind. But for the past 10 years or so, my joints (started in my left side)-ankle, wrist, knee have suffered painful moments, but have always subsided. Now, over the past year or two, the pains and aches have moved into the joints on the ride side and up into my left shoulder. I have been tested for arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome more than once - always coming back negative. I am currently waiting for results from my blood test yesterday to see if my ailments are a result of Lyme Disease (Burrlieosis). Over the past two months, I have had a, nothing more than nerving, numbness and tingling in both hands - which travel up to and now past my elbows. It is mostly continuous now. At the beginning it was worse in the evenings and as you, it keep me from deep sleep because I was constantly waking up to "shake it off". The tingling and numbness has now also moved to my feet - started with toes and now is on the entire bottom of my foot. Last night it was as if someone held a lighter under my feet. I have, occasionally, a very heavy feeling in my feet, ankle, legs - as if someone has poured lead into my legs. All of my symptoms go away most of the time and remain gone for months but then decide to pay me a surprise visit again. I have also noticed a bit of fuzziness in my vision - eye doctor check cleared "OK". Had a x-ray done on my neck and the orthopedic dr said it did not look too bad. I too, am confronted with the fear that this could be ms. So, I had an appointment at a neurologist who did a couple of tests on me and had me fill out tons of questionnaires to find some background info. He did not "hear me out" very well though and has started acupuncture to treat the pain in my hands and feet. He says I am also suffering from FYBROMYALGIA (which I am not too sure about the truth behind that) and carpal tunnel syndrome. He has not even considered doing an MRI or any of the visual EEG testing. I am going to search for another doctor who may take my ailments more serious. On the other hand, I figure this neurologist must have a good understanding of ms and maybe I have just scared myself into thinking that is what I have. I have not come right out and asked him to do an MRI - do you or anyone else think I should?Have you had your initial appointment with the neurologist yet? Like you said, stress does seem to be a factor and I wonder if the symptoms then become psychosomatic when we worry if it is a sign of ms???? How are you feeling lately - I hope better :-)
Take care
Heidi
Take care
Heidi
Hi Hidi, to be honest, you sound like you are having a harder
time than me, as my pain seems to be limited to very minor aches in my hands and feet that last no more than a few minutes. I also get these funny little stings that feel like a single pin ***** as in pins and needles and can occur anywhere on my arms or legs.
As I've already said, the worry of what might be is taking a far greater toll than the physical symptoms, which if they remained the same I could live with fairly ok.
I have not seen a neurologist just yet as I'm still waiting for an
appointment, hope to see one within the next 12 weeks.
I know that these symtoms could turn out to be MS, but what I would like to know is how likely that it is MS as opposed to somthing else.
I think that my GP has ruled out a thyroid problem through basic blood testing, along with B12 dificiency and other minor things.
Like you I hope I can get some answers soon.
All the best
Steve
time than me, as my pain seems to be limited to very minor aches in my hands and feet that last no more than a few minutes. I also get these funny little stings that feel like a single pin ***** as in pins and needles and can occur anywhere on my arms or legs.
As I've already said, the worry of what might be is taking a far greater toll than the physical symptoms, which if they remained the same I could live with fairly ok.
I have not seen a neurologist just yet as I'm still waiting for an
appointment, hope to see one within the next 12 weeks.
I know that these symtoms could turn out to be MS, but what I would like to know is how likely that it is MS as opposed to somthing else.
I think that my GP has ruled out a thyroid problem through basic blood testing, along with B12 dificiency and other minor things.
Like you I hope I can get some answers soon.
All the best
Steve
Steve,
I have had symptoms similar to yours over the past two months and have had an mri and met with a neurologist who ruled out MS. I am now on medication for anxiety. My anxiety has been mostly health related. For me, perhaps this ordeal with my body going out of whack is my body's way of telling me to slow down. If you go to the anxiety forum and look back over previous entries, you will see just how many people are worried about symptoms very similar to what you describe, and they've had every test possible and it ends up being anxiety. I guess anxiety can really mess with our nervous systems. I noticed my symptoms subside a bit after hearing from the doctor that it was not MS or anything else serious with my nervous system. The fear of what it could be consumed me and undoubtedly made the symptoms worse. I also found some comfort in learning more about anxiety and all that it can do, and that's something I can deal with and get pass if I take better care of myself. Take care.
I have had symptoms similar to yours over the past two months and have had an mri and met with a neurologist who ruled out MS. I am now on medication for anxiety. My anxiety has been mostly health related. For me, perhaps this ordeal with my body going out of whack is my body's way of telling me to slow down. If you go to the anxiety forum and look back over previous entries, you will see just how many people are worried about symptoms very similar to what you describe, and they've had every test possible and it ends up being anxiety. I guess anxiety can really mess with our nervous systems. I noticed my symptoms subside a bit after hearing from the doctor that it was not MS or anything else serious with my nervous system. The fear of what it could be consumed me and undoubtedly made the symptoms worse. I also found some comfort in learning more about anxiety and all that it can do, and that's something I can deal with and get pass if I take better care of myself. Take care.
Hi rita, I have suspected throughout that these sensations/ symptoms could be down to stress, but having done lots of reading on this site and others I became less sure.
I have a number of things going on in my life (not bad) that will
potentially have a life changing effect on both myself and my
family and me being in good health is vital if these thing are going to work out.
this all started about 3 months ago with a tremor in my left thumb, which I worried could be the onset of Parkinson's (I
know this sounds lame and I've never been such a worrier in the past). Thinking back, this was probably down to the fact that I had been weight training and my hand was simply tired. From then on I started to get the sensory symptoms which has
led to me becoming so worried about MS.
As far as anxiety is concerned, can it cause real physical symptoms such as these as opposed to percieved ones.
I do know that these things are not in my mind, but would be happy if, at the end of the day they had been caused by stress or anxiety.
I suppose I'm not going to be happy until I know for sure what's going on, but I really appreciate you taking the time to
give somthing else to consider, rather than dwelling on the worse case scenario.
Many thanks
Steve
I have a number of things going on in my life (not bad) that will
potentially have a life changing effect on both myself and my
family and me being in good health is vital if these thing are going to work out.
this all started about 3 months ago with a tremor in my left thumb, which I worried could be the onset of Parkinson's (I
know this sounds lame and I've never been such a worrier in the past). Thinking back, this was probably down to the fact that I had been weight training and my hand was simply tired. From then on I started to get the sensory symptoms which has
led to me becoming so worried about MS.
As far as anxiety is concerned, can it cause real physical symptoms such as these as opposed to percieved ones.
I do know that these things are not in my mind, but would be happy if, at the end of the day they had been caused by stress or anxiety.
I suppose I'm not going to be happy until I know for sure what's going on, but I really appreciate you taking the time to
give somthing else to consider, rather than dwelling on the worse case scenario.
Many thanks
Steve
Steve,
I just read your post due to similar problems.
About three weeks ago I started having this "buzzing" feeling on the side of my right knee. It comes and goes but at it's worse it was doing it several times a minute for maybe five seconds at a time. It's a very mild buzz that I can best descibe as a little electic motor running that's resting against my knee.
This is not the first time I've had this. This is the third time this is happening in the past 6-7 months, all in a different location.
Several weeks ago I started feeling an intermitent tremor in my right hand although if I feel it with my left I don't feel it shaking.
For the past week I've been having a general weakness/fatigue in my legs. It feels like the day after you went for a jog when you don't jog on a regular basis.
I did atributed this to the walking and jogging I started but although I laid off for several days it hasn't gone away. It's not a constant feeling but it's something that last for several hours within the day.
Today i noticed my arms feel the same way but it could be from using a leaf blower yesterday.
I've been really busy with work and don't get much sleep everynight so I'm thinking it may be fatigue that's just catching up with me, at least that's what I'm hoping.
Like you I've had a stomach problem (cramping, bloating) for the past three and a half months and just saw my doctor last week. I had a blood test done along with a abdominal x-ray for a start. Next week I go back for the results.
"rmeg" mentioned heavy metals is something to consider so I thought I'd mention that I've gone through five "Ion cleanse" treatments and in every treatment I've had a lot of black flecks which indicate heavy metals in my body.
I'm not totally convince about "ion cleansing" but i was doing it for my stomach problem and I figured that was better that seeing a doctor.
For the past few day my stomach has been normal but weakness/fatigue/tremors/buzzing hasn't changed.
I just read your post due to similar problems.
About three weeks ago I started having this "buzzing" feeling on the side of my right knee. It comes and goes but at it's worse it was doing it several times a minute for maybe five seconds at a time. It's a very mild buzz that I can best descibe as a little electic motor running that's resting against my knee.
This is not the first time I've had this. This is the third time this is happening in the past 6-7 months, all in a different location.
Several weeks ago I started feeling an intermitent tremor in my right hand although if I feel it with my left I don't feel it shaking.
For the past week I've been having a general weakness/fatigue in my legs. It feels like the day after you went for a jog when you don't jog on a regular basis.
I did atributed this to the walking and jogging I started but although I laid off for several days it hasn't gone away. It's not a constant feeling but it's something that last for several hours within the day.
Today i noticed my arms feel the same way but it could be from using a leaf blower yesterday.
I've been really busy with work and don't get much sleep everynight so I'm thinking it may be fatigue that's just catching up with me, at least that's what I'm hoping.
Like you I've had a stomach problem (cramping, bloating) for the past three and a half months and just saw my doctor last week. I had a blood test done along with a abdominal x-ray for a start. Next week I go back for the results.
"rmeg" mentioned heavy metals is something to consider so I thought I'd mention that I've gone through five "Ion cleanse" treatments and in every treatment I've had a lot of black flecks which indicate heavy metals in my body.
I'm not totally convince about "ion cleansing" but i was doing it for my stomach problem and I figured that was better that seeing a doctor.
For the past few day my stomach has been normal but weakness/fatigue/tremors/buzzing hasn't changed.
Have you ever gotten to the bottom of your problem? I, too, have similar symptoms. Mine started end of August with a weird feeling in my left arm and leg. Not weak but it felt kind of heavy. I had this years ago and it ended up being nothing. I had an MRI of the brain and cspine and it showed nothing at that time. Sometimes I, too, get a single pin ***** feeling in various parts of my body and i get this buzzing feeling in the bottom of my left foot. My left leg seems to be most affected with a varying amount of sensations. Some are pins and needly around the knee, very slight pain in the calf, a feeling like I am not going to be able to walk. I, too, don't know if this is anxiety as I have a lot of worry about a family member and wonder if this is causing the sensations. It's strange that i feel this same feeling in left arm and leg. I am 51 year old female and in very good health. No meds, vital signs normal. I do have golf elbow which could be causing the sensations in my left arm but I don't know if that would make the left leg feel the way it does. It feels like its going numb but doesn't really. I am making an appointment with the same Neurologist I saw 10 years ago to see if he can explain any of it. I hope I don't sound crazy but the feelings are real and like you they get worse by the worrying that I am doing over it. Anybody else have any comments about this please post. One other thing is on my right arm just above my wrist I feel like I am wearing a watch but i am not. It comes and goes in a few seconds Thank you.
I have had much of the same sensations that you mention, especially the buzzing, vibrating, etc. stuff.
NOW - I am just me, one case, BUT I do have MS, diagnosed in 2000, w/ a "hot" MRI in '93 that was a botched read. I know cause I brought the '93 along w/ me to UnivPenna.Hospital in '00, and they just threw it up on wall for a quick look-see. WELL - they weren't happy, saying I should have been on immuno-mod therapy since '93.
WHAT do I know: NOTHING ! BUT - any doc would admit that at this point in your "journey" (they sometimes are one, you know) that you need a "BASELINE MRI", which may NOT show anything at this time (or in the future), BUT would help the diagnosis of whatever may be "evolving" in you over time. AND any neuro doc would admit that "sooner is better than later" in diagnosing certain progressive maladies. The above all read sufficiently in detail that I can't believe an MRI isn't indicated at this point, of course NOT early on, but now. Look at it this way: The MRI will show/not show what may be happening. Then YOU will know what your problem probably is NOT. And that would go a long way toward easing your anxiety.
By the way: The bad news about MS is, of course, it's MS. The good news IS that they are really on to some great stuff both available now, and research-wise. MS can often NOT be the problem it used to be. THAT is another reason you need to get to a neuro doc, preferably an MS-ONLY neuro doc if it's ultimately suggested.
I am in the USA (Penna.), BUT my local neuro is from the UK, 20 yrs worth ! He saw lotsa MS there, and is a great help to me in my small town. BUT I do have an "MS-ONLY-ONLY" neuro in Phila. Betw/ the two, I am locked and loaded.
Get to a neuro ASAP, and get yourself reassured you're OK. I HAVE MS, and it is under control at the moment, and mostly has been (some exceptions admittedly). I have no illusions, BUT to repeat: MS is NOT the issue it was in 1990. We are NOW in 2007, and what a difference in treatments (a lot of choices, comparatively), diagnosis, etc.
Get the FOCUSED-HELP you clearly need at this point (maybe not before, but now.)
NOW - I am just me, one case, BUT I do have MS, diagnosed in 2000, w/ a "hot" MRI in '93 that was a botched read. I know cause I brought the '93 along w/ me to UnivPenna.Hospital in '00, and they just threw it up on wall for a quick look-see. WELL - they weren't happy, saying I should have been on immuno-mod therapy since '93.
WHAT do I know: NOTHING ! BUT - any doc would admit that at this point in your "journey" (they sometimes are one, you know) that you need a "BASELINE MRI", which may NOT show anything at this time (or in the future), BUT would help the diagnosis of whatever may be "evolving" in you over time. AND any neuro doc would admit that "sooner is better than later" in diagnosing certain progressive maladies. The above all read sufficiently in detail that I can't believe an MRI isn't indicated at this point, of course NOT early on, but now. Look at it this way: The MRI will show/not show what may be happening. Then YOU will know what your problem probably is NOT. And that would go a long way toward easing your anxiety.
By the way: The bad news about MS is, of course, it's MS. The good news IS that they are really on to some great stuff both available now, and research-wise. MS can often NOT be the problem it used to be. THAT is another reason you need to get to a neuro doc, preferably an MS-ONLY neuro doc if it's ultimately suggested.
I am in the USA (Penna.), BUT my local neuro is from the UK, 20 yrs worth ! He saw lotsa MS there, and is a great help to me in my small town. BUT I do have an "MS-ONLY-ONLY" neuro in Phila. Betw/ the two, I am locked and loaded.
Get to a neuro ASAP, and get yourself reassured you're OK. I HAVE MS, and it is under control at the moment, and mostly has been (some exceptions admittedly). I have no illusions, BUT to repeat: MS is NOT the issue it was in 1990. We are NOW in 2007, and what a difference in treatments (a lot of choices, comparatively), diagnosis, etc.
Get the FOCUSED-HELP you clearly need at this point (maybe not before, but now.)
GO! To a nurologest , he is the only MD that can help you, gps do not know any thing about this problem you have. gapsr
I just made my appointment. I go to the neurologist on 10/8/07. When you had the buzzing did it last all day or intermittent or what. I seem to only feel that buzzing when I go to bed. Last night both legs had the twitchy feelings and it went away in about 5 minutes. I don't seem to be bothered by any of this at work. I sit at a desk all day and use the computer. The time I feel these symptoms the most is when I get home and put my feet up and when I get in bed. Were your symptoms this "come and go?" or were they constant?
Have any of you ever felt feelings of being sprayed with water? That came on today and I remember having that same feeling years ago when I was went to the neurologist. I go for my appt. in a week. I will post anything i find out. Anybody out there ever experience the "sprayed water" sensation on any parts of the body?
Hi,
just noticed the new posts and thanks for responding.
Well, since my last posts I have had a brain MRI w/o contrast.
This came back as normal, with I quote "no cerebral abnormality"
The report goes onto state that there is some fluid signal in the left
mastiod air cells, but I'm led to believe that this is not relevant to my
symptoms.
I also had an EMG study on both hands/ wrists which also came back
normal.
Now, obviously I'm relieved with the result of the MRI (couldn't see much point
in the EMG, to be honest) but I don't know how much weight I can lend to the
result. I have all the same symptoms and I have read on here many times of
people who have clear MRI's but still have ms.
I appreciate what you're saying, as someone who's been dx with ms, that ms
is a condition that can often be managed nowdays and should not be feared in the same way it once was. Indeed, the research I've done on the internet (really not sure if its the best thing to do) has made me aware of a number of
conditions that are a lot worse.
Still, I really need to know what's going whilst living in the hope that its somthing that will eventually go away, or at least not get any worse.
Steve
just noticed the new posts and thanks for responding.
Well, since my last posts I have had a brain MRI w/o contrast.
This came back as normal, with I quote "no cerebral abnormality"
The report goes onto state that there is some fluid signal in the left
mastiod air cells, but I'm led to believe that this is not relevant to my
symptoms.
I also had an EMG study on both hands/ wrists which also came back
normal.
Now, obviously I'm relieved with the result of the MRI (couldn't see much point
in the EMG, to be honest) but I don't know how much weight I can lend to the
result. I have all the same symptoms and I have read on here many times of
people who have clear MRI's but still have ms.
I appreciate what you're saying, as someone who's been dx with ms, that ms
is a condition that can often be managed nowdays and should not be feared in the same way it once was. Indeed, the research I've done on the internet (really not sure if its the best thing to do) has made me aware of a number of
conditions that are a lot worse.
Still, I really need to know what's going whilst living in the hope that its somthing that will eventually go away, or at least not get any worse.
Steve
Hi,
I can relate to most of the strange sensations you describe.
To be honest the biggest problem with these sensations I find,
is the stress/anxiety of what might be causing them. the sensations
themselves are just, well, strange and not really that bothersome.
I do find the best relief to be found in exercise. I don't know if its
just a case of taking your mind off things or if the physical activity
actually has some direct effect, but I do know that it makes me feel
100% better both physically and mentally.
Steve.
I can relate to most of the strange sensations you describe.
To be honest the biggest problem with these sensations I find,
is the stress/anxiety of what might be causing them. the sensations
themselves are just, well, strange and not really that bothersome.
I do find the best relief to be found in exercise. I don't know if its
just a case of taking your mind off things or if the physical activity
actually has some direct effect, but I do know that it makes me feel
100% better both physically and mentally.
Steve.
Hi Steve,
I am glad your MRI came back normal. This must relieve you some. I agree with you that the stress of it all and worry makes things so much more worse than they probably are. My sensations are not bothersome either but would still like to know what they mean. Maybe some things are just unexplained and its part of who you are and your make up. What did your doctor tell you when your MRI came back normal? Does he give you any indication of what it is. I have not read anywhere about MS patients as having "normal" MRIs. My ex-husband was diagnosed in 1998 and he tells me that the lesions will show up if you have MS. Are you worried, still, that you have MS or are you content with the DX?
I am glad your MRI came back normal. This must relieve you some. I agree with you that the stress of it all and worry makes things so much more worse than they probably are. My sensations are not bothersome either but would still like to know what they mean. Maybe some things are just unexplained and its part of who you are and your make up. What did your doctor tell you when your MRI came back normal? Does he give you any indication of what it is. I have not read anywhere about MS patients as having "normal" MRIs. My ex-husband was diagnosed in 1998 and he tells me that the lesions will show up if you have MS. Are you worried, still, that you have MS or are you content with the DX?
Has anyone with these stange symptoms figured out what is wrong? I too have tingling/burning almost constant now in both legs from the knees down, both wrists, eye orbits and the left forearm. I have been tested for MS, brain tumor, vit and mineral deficiencies, diabetes, autoimmune disease including lyme, thyroid and others. The only test that comes back elevated is sedimentation which indicates inflammation. My symptoms started 10 months ago and have been getting markedly worse for for the past 5 months. A neurologist found an approximate 50% loss of sensation in both feet. I had a previous cervical spinal fusion and the neurologist thought it may be the probelm. I saw a spine specialist who looked at my MRI and said nothing was wrong in my spine. My GP while concerned has exhausted her tools and is sending me back to the neurologist. I now take vicodan and amitripaline to make through the day. I was under extreme stress earlier this summer as my father was dying of cancer. He died last month and while I find myself very sad at times, I don't feel depressed beyond the normal grief process. While the stress is now gone, my symptoms have progressed. I am however frustrasted and scared at times. Last month I was hospitalized with a suspected heart attack. I have no risks for cardiac problems. But I now have a flattend T-wave whatever that means. I wish you and all the others with these strange symptoms luck and will watch to see if any of us finds an answer.
Well, I just had my neurologist appointment and everything check out fine. In the MRI that he took 8 years ago there was no demyelation or leasons. He convinced me that this is NOT MS. The cervical spine MRI did show some degeneration of C5/C6 but he really didn't think this was causing the symptoms. He does want to do another MRI of the c-spine to see the changes since 1998. However, he assured me it was only for degeneration NOT MS. What he did say he thinks is causing my problems is something called hyperventilation syndrome. Anyone ever hear of it? Apparently, stress and anxiety is another culprit of something benign. I looked it up and the symptoms do corelate with a lot of my feelings. He said that anxiety can cause uneven breathing (that you don't even realize or feel) and in turn can cause numerous crawly, burning, buzzing, tingling, etc. feelings in your body. And what I found interesting is that over 80% of all cases feel these feelings on the left side, which is the side I've been feeling them on. I will have the MRI and let you all know what I find out about that. Also, he highly recommended Yoga, which I am going to do. I hope this helps some of you worrying about MS like I was. I do feel a lot better knowing this. Look it up on line and see if it doesn't match some of you symptoms.
I also get the buzzing feeling in my feet. I had a mri to rule out m.s. I"v had the buzzing feeling for almost two years my doctors it was caused from stress and anxiety. I still worry that it is m.s. the mind is a powerful thing.
I have the buzzing/vibration feelings too. Started soon after whiplash accident. So, it's either something with the neck OR anxiety due to neck issue. I think it's interesting what mbgolfer wrote -- about it being on left side of the body - because most of my buzzing is on the left side, too. I started thinking I had MS, too -- I haven't had brain MRI yet - but I'm looking into b12 deficiency as well since I'm vegetarian and sister has intrinsic factor which doesn't allow her to absorb vitamin. Which makes me a candidate as well. I also have thyroid issues, though, and buzzing sensations/dizziness are symptoms. So -- I have a whole list of reasons to pick from! I saw internist and neuro and both don't think it's MS because I don't have any weakness (other than weakness I had right after whiplash/concussion) and I'm not dropping things.
Hope we can find some answers because although it's not painful anymore (I had a lot of muscle cramping in legs for awhile) it is very annoying. I have noticed the buzzing is less noticeable, but sometimes I will really feel it in my legs/butt when I'm sitting for awhile. Weird. I've started yoga and working to de-stress my body/mind through exercise and imagery.
Hope we can find some answers because although it's not painful anymore (I had a lot of muscle cramping in legs for awhile) it is very annoying. I have noticed the buzzing is less noticeable, but sometimes I will really feel it in my legs/butt when I'm sitting for awhile. Weird. I've started yoga and working to de-stress my body/mind through exercise and imagery.
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