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What Causes Tingling And Numbness On The Left Hand?

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: Recently I've experienced a host of neurological symptoms for the past six months. It all started with tingling in my left hand which came and went. This was followed by weird sensation in the feet. Not necessarily numbness but feeling as if the feet were falling asleep. I then noticed that I was starting to feel slightly dizzy. Not vertigo. But I had a heavy feeling in my head and I felt slightly slightly off-balance. I found that it was worse when I was indoorsand felt better when I was outside walking. It's sensation would come for a week and then leave. And then would come back for another week and leave. I then felt as though my whole body was on edge, as if at any moment my limbs would jerk at random. The only time my limb has actualky jerked was when i was falling asleep. This has been happening more frequently recently. Ive also felt a weird sensation in my left arm ( not numbness. I've also experienced a hand tremor that comes and goes

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be stress or vitamin B12 deficiency.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The tremor , weakness and numbness that you are having can be related to a fluid and electrolyte imbalance or Vitamin B 12 deficiency or anxiety or excessive caffeine or alcohol intake.
Some measures:
1)Stop smoking completely for few days and observe for changes.

2)Avoid alcohol,sea food as it may trigger an allergic reaction.Prefer having home made food.

3)Apply petroleum jelly overnight.

4)Have a glass of orange juice or any mixed fruit so that if any electrolyte imbalance is corrected.

5)Avoid stress and relax your mind.

If the symptoms persist even after 5 days or worsen consider visiting a Physician for evaluation as a physical examination would be beneficial.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 minutes later)

Do you think it could be ms? Can new ms symptoms occur outside the context of a relapse?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
MS not likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Your symptoms are not likely to be related to MS as the symptoms are not intermittent or improve after some time. The abovesaid simple measures are likely to help you. However it is best to get a detailed evaluation done by a neurologist if the symptoms are persistent.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)

But these symptoms have been occurring off and on for the past six momths. They come and go. Is this not typical for ms?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do consult a neurologist for evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
MS is one of the less likely diagnosis. It is usually associated with fatigue and spasticity and gait disturbances with a double vision. It is best to consult a neurologist for proper evaluation.
Regards.

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