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Sudden serious numbness of the left half of the body?
I am asking this question for my dad. Once in a while, the left side of my dad's body (not including the face) will gets numb and uncontrollable. It usually happens in the morning when it's a bit on the cool side. Not only is he unable to feel the left side of his body, but he can't control it either. For example,if he was trying to get up from a lying down position to a standing position, he will fall over while his arms and legs move in squiggly motions. The movements of his arms and legs falling down would be best describe as jellyfish-like.(The numbness is a bit more intense on the arms and legs). My dad has also done several x-rays (focusing on the head), but they all came out perfectly normal.
Thanks for trying to help us out. If you have any advice/suggestions, please feel free to state them. My father's condition can be a bit dangerous (especially if he's driving), so we are in desperate need of answers.
Thanks for trying to help us out. If you have any advice/suggestions, please feel free to state them. My father's condition can be a bit dangerous (especially if he's driving), so we are in desperate need of answers.
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Sorry if I'm wrong but almost sounds like seizure with the shaky arms and legs. Keep in mind seizures come in many different fourms.
Though I can relate to half my body tingling. A mounth or so ago I had a Terri le head ace that started a pulsing jabbing pain on the right side of the back of my head then moved to my right ear wich became itchy as well and to the right side of my head. Then the right side of my throat felt like it was being sqeezed abut the the right side of my face started tingiling as if it were asleep then I got they jabbing pain the left back side of my head the. My nose felt dry and felt like it was burning or stinging.
I know that's not exactly the same but just the one side of the body thing reminded me.
Also The shaking reminds me of last year when I stood up to fast and my legs shook
Or when you said tingling it reminded me of earlyer today when I stood up to fast and my face and thighs tingled
Does any of this soun familiar??? Sorry if it dosent and this is all just un related to your qestoin!
Though I can relate to half my body tingling. A mounth or so ago I had a Terri le head ace that started a pulsing jabbing pain on the right side of the back of my head then moved to my right ear wich became itchy as well and to the right side of my head. Then the right side of my throat felt like it was being sqeezed abut the the right side of my face started tingiling as if it were asleep then I got they jabbing pain the left back side of my head the. My nose felt dry and felt like it was burning or stinging.
I know that's not exactly the same but just the one side of the body thing reminded me.
Also The shaking reminds me of last year when I stood up to fast and my legs shook
Or when you said tingling it reminded me of earlyer today when I stood up to fast and my face and thighs tingled
Does any of this soun familiar??? Sorry if it dosent and this is all just un related to your qestoin!
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This looks like TIA or transient ischemic attack is a mini stroke that happens when the blood supply to brain is temporarily cut off. The episodes last for a maximum of 24 hours and then resolve or a new symptom starts. Again this can be due to low oxygen supply to brain where the blood supply to brain is temporarily cut off generally due to a spasm of the arteries, or a clot or high blood pressure causing micro leaks in the brain.
The symptoms include temporary loss of sensation in any part of the body, black outs, vision loss, tingling, loss of function of a limb etc. It is common in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and high cholesterol.
Generally this can happen several times before an actual stroke happens. This is a warning sign for the body. Since your father has such episodes, then you must get them evaluated immediately.
Otherwise it could be due to nerve compression very high up in the cervical vertebra. Please consult a neurologist. Your father will need to undergo MRI of the brain or cervical spine. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral ASAP. It would be best if he is rushed to ER when he has this episode.
Hope this helps. Do let me know if there is any thing else and keep me posted. Take care!