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Slurred Speech, Difficulty Walking, Distorted Handwriting, Numbness In Fingers. MRI Normal. History Of Taking Lexapro, Not On Medication. Opinion?
Thank you. I had an MRI recently, which was normal. I'm having the following symptoms: slurred speech, difficulty walking (can't walk a straight line, putting one foot in front of the other), bad / distorted handwriting, numbness in one joint only in my ring finger or my middle finger on my left hand only. What could it be? I'm not taking any medicines anymore, it's been a month since taking Lexapro.
Sat, 24 Aug 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
We need to examine you to find out the neurological involvement and then need to look at your MRI in detail.
Symptoms suggest involvement of cerebellum- slurred speech and difficulty in walking.
If possible, upload the MRI results.
In addition, please check the vitamin B12 and thyroid reports.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
We need to examine you to find out the neurological involvement and then need to look at your MRI in detail.
Symptoms suggest involvement of cerebellum- slurred speech and difficulty in walking.
If possible, upload the MRI results.
In addition, please check the vitamin B12 and thyroid reports.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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