Is this normal?
 

My left arm has been numb for several weeks now, and in the past week or so, the rest of the left side of my body has been becoming numb too. So, yeah, I think it's normal.

Hopefully both our problems will clear up (remit) on their own soon.

If you think you need to, go see your neuro about the arm weakness. If an MS symptom is really bothersome or if it seriously interferes with your daily life, there are sometimes medications that can help with the problems.

Yeah....I'm in my second round of leg numbness. I had it back in 2003 (before I was dx) but it was worse then than it is now. I was numb from the waist down. Completely. It lasted several months.

I've noticed over the years that my right hand/arm is much weaker than my left. Of course, the right side is the side that's numb so I'm sure that has something to do with it.

Your doctor might prescribe a round of steroids to help with the sx if you're having trouble walking.

yes, it sounds like it.
having numbness and tingling is common with MS. weakness also.
my left side isn't very good, especially my Lt leg. my feet are numb and i have pain in my legs.

try to start a sx (symptom journal) so you can track your sx's and the dates you have them. if they get worse i'd check in with your neuro. he might be able to help, plus you should keep him in the loop with any progression of your MS.

Agree with Nancy. I keep a journal still. Helps me know when some of my symptoms will act up for a small period of time based on what's going on.

If it gets worse or if it's something new, call the doc to let him know what's going on.

Take care of yourself. :hug::hug:

I sure does sound like my MS..

I had a pretty mild course with MS and I wish the same for you. Just don't get old..:D

Thanks everyone for all of your help i cant tell you how nice it is to be able to talk to people who knows how liveing with MS is.

Good luck to you! :) It's hard in the beginning....not knowing what to expect. For me, though, it's gotten easier to deal with the longer I've had MS. I don't panic at each new symptom. I guess that's just part of the process of accepting my new "normal".

I had my LP under floroscopy (sp?) - which is a big xray type of machine that helps the doc find the right spot for the needle to go. I didn't feel pain, but a lot of discomfort from the pressure in my spine. I joked that I could relate to those Capri Sun Juice boxes when they were done since they took so much out. :rolleyes:

They had me in the recovery room flat on my back for a couple hours afterwards with some water. Then it was home to continue the lying on the back to keep the dreaded headache some get at bay. For me the water and laying down combo worked to keep that from happening.

Not sure why they would insist on another LP tho. :confused: I'd definitely ask the doc for the reasoning behind that to see if it's a good one.

I've nicknamed the MRI experience as "shooting the tube" :D Both spinal and brain. Hubby jokes we should be getting our free set of steak knives here soon from my frequent visits. :D Almost fell asleep during the last one, but they gave me some valium that time which helped my fear of being trapped and kept me from moving too much.

:hug::hug: