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Is Numbness In The Leg And Lips Associated With Multiple Sclerosis?
Question: Hi there,
I have been having some unusual symptoms. It started with pretty severe sciatica about three months ago. That lasted for three weeks (just in my left leg). The pain resolved but almost immediately was replaced with a numbness in that food. It has progressed to now everything below my knee being a little numb. I am also intermittently having lip numbness. I was given a short course of steroids but it didn't improve anything. I am just worried that these could be symptoms of MS, is that true?
I have been having some unusual symptoms. It started with pretty severe sciatica about three months ago. That lasted for three weeks (just in my left leg). The pain resolved but almost immediately was replaced with a numbness in that food. It has progressed to now everything below my knee being a little numb. I am also intermittently having lip numbness. I was given a short course of steroids but it didn't improve anything. I am just worried that these could be symptoms of MS, is that true?
Brief Answer:
Causes of altered sensations
Detailed Answer:
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Altered sensations like tingling and numbness can be seen I early stages of multiple sclerosis as you mentioned.Other possible and common causes need to be considered. Diabetes, vitamin deficiency, stroke can all present with such sensory abnormalities.
A detailed physical m/neurological examination ,investigations including Blood sugar levels, complete metabolic profile, nerve conduction studies, Elextromyography,vitamin b12,b6,folate levels and CT brain is recommended as a part of evaluation.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Causes of altered sensations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
Altered sensations like tingling and numbness can be seen I early stages of multiple sclerosis as you mentioned.Other possible and common causes need to be considered. Diabetes, vitamin deficiency, stroke can all present with such sensory abnormalities.
A detailed physical m/neurological examination ,investigations including Blood sugar levels, complete metabolic profile, nerve conduction studies, Elextromyography,vitamin b12,b6,folate levels and CT brain is recommended as a part of evaluation.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation and management.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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