I have developed really bad numbness in both of my hands over the last week. On top of the numbness, I have the constant feeling of pins and needles,cramping and burning. Is it uncommon in MS to have symptoms bilaterally at the same time?
I did have right hand numbness last year at the same time as my acute optic neuritis flare. A week later, I developed it in my left hand. The right hand improved over time but the left has remained numb, although to a lesser degree. Now it is very pronounced in both hands and it is affecting my ability to do tasks of daily living. I started writing Christmas cards and had to stop on the 4th card. It was hard to hold the pen and my writing became unintelligible. Driving is so difficult and doing buttons and zippers is a big challenge. I am still working and I use my hands constantly taking care of tiny babies.
I messaged my neurologist and his nurse told me to come in for a urinalysis and culture but I have no UTI symptoms. Miraculously, I am not sick at all which is unusual for me. Coincidentally, I am already scheduled for brain, C-spine and T-spine MRI's next Thursday and Rituximab the following day. I'm very worried and realize that worrying isn't going to help anything. I know steroids aren't usually used for sensory symptoms and I hate getting them but I feel like I need them. Any thoughts and/or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I did have right hand numbness last year at the same time as my acute optic neuritis flare. A week later, I developed it in my left hand. The right hand improved over time but the left has remained numb, although to a lesser degree. Now it is very pronounced in both hands and it is affecting my ability to do tasks of daily living. I started writing Christmas cards and had to stop on the 4th card. It was hard to hold the pen and my writing became unintelligible. Driving is so difficult and doing buttons and zippers is a big challenge. I am still working and I use my hands constantly taking care of tiny babies.
I messaged my neurologist and his nurse told me to come in for a urinalysis and culture but I have no UTI symptoms. Miraculously, I am not sick at all which is unusual for me. Coincidentally, I am already scheduled for brain, C-spine and T-spine MRI's next Thursday and Rituximab the following day. I'm very worried and realize that worrying isn't going to help anything. I know steroids aren't usually used for sensory symptoms and I hate getting them but I feel like I need them. Any thoughts and/or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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