Hi all, I know I haven't post in a long time. How is everyone?
I woke up from a nap yesterday and the top of my foot was numb, I'm thinking it will go away soon. It never went away and I woke up today and my leg is starting to be numb just in the front of it. Now it is a little weak to walk on it.

The dr said just take it easy today and let them know if there is any change.
I want to know what is your experience with this problem?

Shadiyah, aren't you on Tysabri? It could be the start of an exacerbation or not,
but with Tysabri, I'd dbl check every sx that presents itself and gets worse and
doesn't go away in a day. You are testing for PML, aren't you?

Hope it's just a temp sx and will go away soon.

I'm on Copaxone

i would assess your sx's day by day and notify your dr if this doesn't resolve.
just keep calling the office back to leave your report. if a wk goes by and/or you're worse make an appt.

keep us posted.

I'm having a problem with the abbreveations. I'm not worst but the numbness still there on my foot. I've been having increase of migraines and some times sharp pain going threw my head. He put me on pregnasone twice. Now I feel another one coming on. I don't get a scan until April

Hi Shadiyah,

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:


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.