Hi Shadiyah,
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I'm having a problem with the abbreveations
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sx = symptoms.
Many of us have been on message boards for a long time and we tend to forget not everyone understand the abbreviations that are used
Below is some information about Numbness and Multiple Sclerosis with links:
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Numbness and Tingling
Paroxysmal sensory disturbances, such as numbness or tingling (paresthesias), are a very common occurrence in MS. They range from minimal deficits, such as tingling in the extremities, to severe, such as complete numbness that disrupts functional tasks. http://www.unitedspinal.org/msscene/...e-and-they-go/
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Numbness of the face, body or extremities (arms and legs) is one of the most common symptoms of MS. Often it’s the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed with MS. The numbness may be mild or so severe that it interferes with the ability to use the affected body part. For example, a person with very numb feet may have difficulty walking. Numb hands may prevent writing, dressing, or holding objects safely.
People with MS who have severe facial numbness should be very careful when eating or chewing, as they may unwittingly bite the inside of their mouth or tongue. People with numbness over other parts of the body should be careful around fires, hot water and other sources of heat, as they may suffer a burn without realizing it.
There are no medications to relieve numbness. Fortunately, however, most instances of numbness are not disabling, and tend to remit on their own. In very severe cases, a neurologist may prescribe a brief course of corticosteroids, which often can temporarily restore sensation.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Sym...ptoms/Numbness
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I have dealt with numbness in various was many times. It's not pleasant but it's not the worst thing in the grand scheme of Multiple Sclerosis.
Not all symptoms or even exacerbations (relapse, attack, flare-up) can or should be treated with steroids. Steroids do not fix MS nor do the change the course of the disease. Steroids may help shorten an exacerbation but not always.
Steroids are used for acute exacerbations. Steroids have short term as well as long term serious side effects. The more steroids are used the less effective they become.
Try to relax, Shadiyah (I know, easier said than done)
If you have more questions please ask.