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What Causes Numbness In The Right Side Of Body?
Numbness in side of face, neck, arm and leg
My stepdad is 34 and has had numbness in the right side of his face, neck, arm and leg.that comes and goes every time it happens he goes to the ER, the firs time they gave him adivan the second time they gave him bp medication. His cat scans were clear. Is it MS, is he going to die?
My stepdad is 34 and has had numbness in the right side of his face, neck, arm and leg.that comes and goes every time it happens he goes to the ER, the firs time they gave him adivan the second time they gave him bp medication. His cat scans were clear. Is it MS, is he going to die?
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. As CT scan is normal, it is not multiple sclerosis.
2. Possible vitamin deficiency needs to be thought of, particularly B-complex group of vitamins.
3. Sensation would be present all over, but variation is known to occur. If there was to be MS, spasms, organ involvement, etc would have been seen.
4. Start on vit B-complex supplements. Avoid alcohol. Back exercises to strengthen vertebral column to reduce spondylosis risk is also necessary. As CT scan is normal, transient ischaemic attack also is not seen. Continue on blood pressure medication. More details necessary for further opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. As CT scan is normal, it is not multiple sclerosis.
2. Possible vitamin deficiency needs to be thought of, particularly B-complex group of vitamins.
3. Sensation would be present all over, but variation is known to occur. If there was to be MS, spasms, organ involvement, etc would have been seen.
4. Start on vit B-complex supplements. Avoid alcohol. Back exercises to strengthen vertebral column to reduce spondylosis risk is also necessary. As CT scan is normal, transient ischaemic attack also is not seen. Continue on blood pressure medication. More details necessary for further opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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