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What Causes Loss Of Motor Skills In Arms And Legs After A Staph Infection?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: My husband had just recently suffered a staph infection on his left shoulder. The hole was the size of a 50 cent piece, however the infection was the size of a dinner plate. We have it under control now. And it is healing. He is now experiencing loss of motor skills on the left side from his arms and legs he is having problems walking and when he lifts his arm to his face it hits his forehead. He had a stress stroke 4 years ago. Which affected his his left side. He also has had 4 heart attacks. Also type 2 diabetic. He quit taking all meds several years ago. He has lost 100 lbs. he weighs about 160 now. He his 5'9 to 5'10. And yes he smokes, he is trying to quit, he has set a goal date. What could be some of the problems and should he be seen right away.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You may require MRI brain,colour Doppler limb.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
There is possibility of transient ischemic episode or stroke leading to motor weakness on arm and leg.
You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters.

Another probability is due to compression of this nerve root there is pain radiating to your arm.
You may require MRI brain and spine.
Diabetes and smoking leads to constriction of blood vessels leading to infection and weakness.
So it is advisable to do colour Doppler limb to see vascular status.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Loss Of Motor Skills In Arms And Legs After A Staph Infection?

Brief Answer: You may require MRI brain,colour Doppler limb. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of transient ischemic episode or stroke leading to motor weakness on arm and leg. You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters. Another probability is due to compression of this nerve root there is pain radiating to your arm. You may require MRI brain and spine. Diabetes and smoking leads to constriction of blood vessels leading to infection and weakness. So it is advisable to do colour Doppler limb to see vascular status. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.