I was given no drugs to manage the on-going symptoms, he just said to do what I can and stop and wait for the issue to pass when it comes on...problem is the leg weskness/numbness can last for a few hours! Not feasible if you're trying to walk a german shepherd dog! Tingling is the one thing that happens everyday to varying degrees...it can get really very uncomfortable which i can deal with, but the leg/arm/trunk numbness is not as easy to put out of my head. my trunk is still numb from yesterday which means it's been going on for about 30 hours now. Really I can deal with anything as long as i know what it is i am dealing with. i want to be able to exercise - or at least walk my dog - without incident!

Numbness is considered an sensory symptom. Steroids are the only thing that might help. Because it is a sensory symptoms many neuros will not treat it with steroids. There are not any symptom management med for numbness.

Unfortunately, it's one of those symptoms that you need to adapt to. Numbness can go away on it's own but for some people it is a permanent symptom.

Here is some information about numbness ---
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/sit...ebook_numbness

Using a mobility aid, cane or walker, would allow you to remain active and hopefully stay safe.

molpep, I don't know if you've ever tried acupuncture or would be open to it, but this is something that might help with numbness. I had a major improvement with my tingling this way.