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What Causes Tingling Sensation From The Toes To The Shoulder?
Question: Hi,
68 y/o male 6'5" 280#
smoked 45 years
stopped 6 years ago, copd, Diabetes Type II
A1C 7.2 up to 9.0
was swimming 1 mile a day then stopped when mother died last Fall.
Question (?): this morning and a few times in the last 6 months my left side from toes to shoulder, on the outside of my body, and down arm have started to tingle and worked way up body from lower extremities. Then subsided into body trunk and then body perspiration, head on left side first then forehead then right side and down torso front and back. Sorta like a XXXXXXX earthquake, onset of noticeable memory issues this last week as well. Not sure of the question--advise?
68 y/o male 6'5" 280#
smoked 45 years
stopped 6 years ago, copd, Diabetes Type II
A1C 7.2 up to 9.0
was swimming 1 mile a day then stopped when mother died last Fall.
Question (?): this morning and a few times in the last 6 months my left side from toes to shoulder, on the outside of my body, and down arm have started to tingle and worked way up body from lower extremities. Then subsided into body trunk and then body perspiration, head on left side first then forehead then right side and down torso front and back. Sorta like a XXXXXXX earthquake, onset of noticeable memory issues this last week as well. Not sure of the question--advise?
Brief Answer:
Need MRI Brain with Cervical Spine to Rule out Structural Lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have the following symptoms
1. Left side from toes to shoulder, on the outside of my body, and down arm have started to tingle and worked way up body from lower extremities.
2. Then subsided into body trunk and then body perspiration, head on left side first then forehead then right side and down torso front and back.
3. Sort of like a XXXXXXX earthquake,
4. Onset of noticeable memory issues this last week as well.
This can be due to a Problem in
1. Brain : Right Parietal Region
or
2. CV Junction and Cervical Spine
To come to the correct diagnosis, you need to have a
1. Clinical Examination of Muscle Power, Reflexes and Sensory System
2. Fundus Examination
You may also require investigations like MRI Brain, MRI Cervical Spine and EEG
Hence I request to you kindly consult your Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Need MRI Brain with Cervical Spine to Rule out Structural Lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you have the following symptoms
1. Left side from toes to shoulder, on the outside of my body, and down arm have started to tingle and worked way up body from lower extremities.
2. Then subsided into body trunk and then body perspiration, head on left side first then forehead then right side and down torso front and back.
3. Sort of like a XXXXXXX earthquake,
4. Onset of noticeable memory issues this last week as well.
This can be due to a Problem in
1. Brain : Right Parietal Region
or
2. CV Junction and Cervical Spine
To come to the correct diagnosis, you need to have a
1. Clinical Examination of Muscle Power, Reflexes and Sensory System
2. Fundus Examination
You may also require investigations like MRI Brain, MRI Cervical Spine and EEG
Hence I request to you kindly consult your Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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