[Kitty]

My right arm/hand has been numb since October. I've gotten most of the use back although it still feels tight and "asleep". I can now write and hold things without dropping them (most of the time).

Now, my right leg and foot are affected. They are numb but do not have the "pins and needles" sensation. It's different - my foot is very sensitive and the big toe is the most affected. I can just touch something to the end of it and my whole leg jerks. It's almost like an electrical shock without the pain. If I curl my toes up they get the weirdest sensation - not painful but definitely not normal. If I touch my upper thigh it's almost a tickling sensation - and I am extremely tickilish so I notice every touch! I have been using my right thigh for my Beta shots for the past few times since I cannot feel anything there! So, there are advantages!

This is the first time I have had this sort of thing and just wondered if anyone else has had it and what they did to help with the symptoms.

[Jodylee]

I haven't had this Kelly. I just wanted to bump you up. Sorry about the new carp.

[sugarboo]

I'm sorry you've had such a hard time lately

Just wanted to offer some

[Chris]

I'm sorry, Kelly! Perhaps all the emotional stress you've been under recently is playing a number on your MS, in addition to all of the physical stress you've been under. Have you run any of this by anyone at your Neurologist's office? Perhaps it would be a good idea.

I hope you start feeling better soon.

All the best,
Chris

[lady_express_44]

Sounds like a lot of sensory symptoms, as described in this website:

http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/mssymptoms.html

Spinal lesion attacks can take a LONG time to heal from, and I have found them to follow a distinct pattern for me; approx 6 weeks of escalating symptoms, followed by 6 weeks in the recovery stage. Ultimately, I count on about 3 months of major fluctuations, but then several more months (12 - 15) before I know what I have left to deal with from that attack.

Did your October attack follow a similar pattern (6 + 6)?

It sounds like there is new activity, which could be from the same (or a different) lesion. If there was 30 days between the recovery phase and these NEW symptoms, it would be considered a new attack. Sometimes it's hard to tell though, cause those attacks last so long.

I have experienced most of what you described; shock sensations, hypersensitive to touch (it can hurt ), numbness. I am very sensitive to drugs, so I haven't tried anything but Naproxen for the inflammation. Some people find neurontin helpful, and others have resorted to narcotics if it gets too bad.

How long have you been on B and how many attacks have you had while on it? It may be your body isn't favoring that particular drug.

Cherie

[karousel]

Kelly, it's no wonder you're feeling like you are with all the stress you have been going through. Just wanted to send some hugs your way.

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by lady_express_44

Sounds like a lot of sensory symptoms, as described in this website:

http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/mssymptoms.html

Spinal lesion attacks can take a LONG time to heal from, and I have found them to follow a distinct pattern for me; approx 6 weeks of escalating symptoms, followed by 6 weeks in the recovery stage. Ultimately, I count on about 3 months of major fluctuations, but then several more months (12 - 15) before I know what I have left to deal with from that attack.

Did your October attack follow a similar pattern (6 + 6)?

It sounds like there is new activity, which could be from the same (or a different) lesion. If there was 30 days between the recovery phase and these NEW symptoms, it would be considered a new attack. Sometimes it's hard to tell though, cause those attacks last so long.

I have experienced most of what you described; shock sensations, hypersensitive to touch (it can hurt ), numbness. I am very sensitive to drugs, so I haven't tried anything but Naproxen for the inflammation. Some people find neurontin helpful, and others have resorted to narcotics if it gets too bad.

How long have you been on B and how many attacks have you had while on it? It may be your body isn't favoring that particular drug.

Cherie

Thanks, Cherie. I read the link you posted and it gave me some good information.

The symptoms seem to get better some days and then come back on others. I've gotten to the point of not really worrying about it too much - I just try to keep track of things that are unusual or that I've never experienced before. I hate to blame everything on MS but so far it's been the culprit for most of my symptoms!

I've been under a lot of stress lately so I can only imagine that has attributed to some of my problems.

[the Bird]

Kelly,

here are some major feel betters!

[lady_express_44]

Yes, stress can be a MAJOR problem for us, and definitely does stir up symptoms for me.

Try to rest as much as possible.

Cherie

[HSPCraig]

Cherie,

I also found your response to this post very interesting. I don't really have the severe symptoms that Kelly describes but while substitute my legs went numb by 12 noon and I was afraid of even having to get up with my crutches.

Same pins and needles for some time there after.

Thanks for the link.