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What Causes Imbalance And Numbness In Body With Weakness In Legs And Hands?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: I have found out I have 3 hot spots in my brain I had an mri done because, I have balance issues and lack of depth percepton, also loss of limb movement and weakness of the limbs and poor circulation, clumsy and sometimes I have total body numbness to the point I can't get out of bed. When I was 13 I was diagnosed with something but I can't remember what it was called and the doctorsecond now can't find it a lot of my medical records were destroyed how would I go about finding this out

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell some details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I understand your concerns well and I shall address them at best but I need to know a few details beforehand-
1)Are your complaints persistent?or, they keep improving and worsening intermittently?
2)Have you got a neurological examination done?If yes,please upload the documents showing the records of your physical examination?
3)Have you got a MRI Brain done?If yes,please upload the scan's report.

I shall be glad to have you in follow up with details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (45 hours later)

I did have an M R I done my doctor has the report I have an appointment after the holidays I will ask for a copy then. I keep missing my neurologist appointments. My problems have worsen.or I can have my doctor fax it.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurological examination/MRI.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up with further details.

I suggest you to please get examined by the neurologist,and don't miss the appointment this time, because physical examination is a must for your diagnosis.

Please get the MRI and continue in the same thread,as a follow up question.I shall be looking forward to your MRI.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (14 minutes later)

I told you I've already had the mri how else do you think I found out about the hot spots in my head. in March on 2015

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
'Hot spot' is not a scientific term used to described MRI findings.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

I think you did not get my point.Let me explain it better.I really don't understand what do you mean by 'hot spot'.
'Hot spot' is not a medical or radiological term used to describe MRI findings.Sometimes, radiologists or doctors may use this term to explain the patients about abnormal brain areas.However,I can actually get to know only after looking at the MRI,about the characteristics of the lesion.
An area being described as a hot spot may be a contrast enhancing lesion or having edema,or radiological activity of some other type.
Till this time,the impression I can make of a 'hot spot' is that it must be some active lesion.

So,that's why I am insisting to have a look at the MRI to understand this 'hot spot' and guide you well further.

Hope you understand this.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (13 hours later)

I will get a copy of the M R I when the office opens again

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sure.I'll wait for it.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Of course!Please continue in the same thread,once you get it.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar