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Originally Posted by drwk (Post 790040)

HI Sheila, I too have had prickles in my face. It is very scary and annoying. You are not alone. I just had an MRI of my brain also. I don't know the results yet either. I am a teacher also. I am still nervous about going back. Are you still planning on going back? Best of luck sheila!! Danielle

Danielle, yes I am returning, but I am leaving the classroom for the library. I'm really excited about the change! How my body reacts to the changes is yet to be seen. Our professional development begins tomorrow and the students begin next Monday.

Good luck on the new position. Did you get the mri results back? I am sorry your husband is not more understanding. Have you thought of therapy together?

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Originally Posted by daniella (Post 791729)

Good luck on the new position. Did you get the mri results back? I am sorry your husband is not more understanding. Have you thought of therapy together?

My MRI results were ok. I do have 4 white spots, but the dr. says they are nothing to worry about. I'll have another MRI done in 6 mths for comparison. I go to the rheumotologist tomorrow for help with the arthritis.

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Originally Posted by teacherfeet (Post 789226)

Hi Friends! I just need some input from people who know and understand what this disease does to us. At my last neurologist visit he listen quickly to my complaints, but assured me that most idiopathic neurologies are all treated to same....Lyrica. So far the 300 mg. seemed to be working until now. I am experiencing more numbness in my hands and fingers. I feel my fingertips could just pop off my fingers. At the end of my visit the neuro did agree to an MRI of my head sense I finally got him to listen to my complaint of pin pricks around my face and mouth. These feelings have now started all over my body...upper legs, arms, torso.' Has anyone experienced the feelings? I go on the 27 to have the head MRI discussed with me,
300 mg of Lyrica seemed to be woking, I don't have the severe sharp shocking pain now.. I do have hot pinching sensations all over my body. Should the Lyrica dosage be increased?

I have also had an MrI on my feet/ankle to be told that pain is arthiritis and I need to wear a costume fit orthotic. Which I don't think my insurance will pay for.

Thanks to all,
Sheila

I am also a teacher. I would be interested to hear the results of your MRI, as I get pinpricks on my lips. I have to make an appt with a neurologist soon - am waiting for my husband's back surgery to be done on 8/15.

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Originally Posted by drwk (Post 790040)

I get some of these feelings too. I also get the stinging pain in various portions of my body.

I am on 1800 mg gabapentin per day.

The only thing I found helpful other than the pain pills is applying ice to face. I have a frozen water bottle and I apply it to areas of face and head that feel funny.

I get the pinpricks on my lips, nose, and chin too. I don't have any good advice to help these symptoms though. Sorry.:(