weakness and numbness after a head injury

[mommamac]

After my daughter's 2nd concussion in 7weeks from soccer, she is experiencing weakness and numbness in her right side.  4 days after the accident, she is unable to walk without a limp, claiming she feels pins and needles from her butt cheek to her ankle.  Her lower arm and hand seem to go numb on and off ... she describes it as hitting her funny bone.  Her foot seems to be fine.  Her CAT scans and MRI were negative and her condition has stumped the doctors, we are waiting to see a Neurologists but it is hard to get an appointment.  Any ideas?

[mommamac]

thanx for your response!!  
She had a brain and cervical MRI, I believe.  Is a spine MRI something different?  My concern is that she will do damage to her knee while walking so awkwardly.  Is that what you mean about symptomatic treatment?

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
Sorry to hear about your daughter’s condition. You have mentioned about the MRI being negative. Was it MRI brain or MRI spine? The symptoms seem to be those of an injury to the neck and hence spinal nerves. Please go for an MRI spine with and without contrast and wait for the Neurologist appointment. It is too difficult to give a probable  diagnosis without examination and investigations. Treatment has to be commenced thereafter. Please ask your physician for symptomatic treatment. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!