Q. Why do I have numbness in hand and legs?
Hello doctor,
My left foot got numb, then my left hand, and now my right leg as well. The doctor did diabetes, cholesterol, and thyroid tests. All the laboratory reports were clear. There were no issues. Vitamin B12 was fine as well. Then, he performed nerve conduction studies, and he told me that everything is clear. Now, please tell me what could be the issue. I am currently on Vitamin D and Calcium supplements.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your symptoms, I would recommend performing a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) study to investigate possible multiple sclerosis. If the brain MRI results are normal, then you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your complaints. I would also recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG (electrocardiography). You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Thank you doctor,
I got divorced five months back, and this has affected me greatly. I mostly keep thinking about my ex-wife, the moment, etc. Could that be the reason? My neurologist suggested me cervical and lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but the insurance company is not approving it. I can only pay for one, paying for all MRI tests would cost too much.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. It is possible that your symptoms are related to anxiety. Do you have back pain or neck pain? Considering the fact that you had numbness first in the left arm and then in the right leg, it would be rational to perform a brain and cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (only one exam). This would help calm your anxiety and exclude multiple sclerosis (MS) as the main possible suspension. If these test results are normal, I recommend consulting with a psychiatrist or psychotherapist to help you with anxiety. You should discuss with your doctor about this test.
Hello doctor,
Thank you so much.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need. Feel free to ask me again at any time. I would be happy to review your future test reports whenever you will upload them for a second opinion.
Thank you doctor,
I have attached cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. Kindly suggest what has to be done.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. Kindly make a photo of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report. If you can open them, please make a picture of the screen and upload it as jpg.
Hi doctor,
I have attached JPEG files.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. I have reviewed carefully all the uploaded images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to explain that this is a cervical spine MRI study, which can also help see the lower part of the brain. We can not see other parts of the brain. Anyway, all these images do not show anything abnormal. There are some mild disc bulging, which have no clinical significance. The spinal canal is not narrow, it has normal dimensions and the spinal cord has a normal signal. So, in my opinion, your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is quite normal.
Thank you doctor,
There were also some comments with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report which I forgot to attach. Please have a look at them as well in the attached JPEG. After checking MRI reports, do you recommend brain MRI or is it enough?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. I saw the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and totally agree with the interpretation. Basically, it is what I explained to you. A normal MRI with some disc bulging, may cause neck pain locally. You have nothing to worry about. I would recommend trying to correct your posture and performing a lot of physical activity to help reinforce your back muscles.
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