Ive Been Having Issues For The Last 3-4 Mo, I

Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2019

Question: ive been having issues for the last 3-4 mo, i have abdominal tightness all the time, chest tightness for the last few years , no pain though. ( have ruled out heart with carotid u/s and ruled out stroke w/ brain mri) my gait is off, i have trouble walking legs are weak all the time its a struggle to walk, my finger tips on both my hands are numb/tingly. i have episodes i can only describe as light headed. i become flush and both my legs become very heavy and i have to brace myself , my speech become slurred as well and these episodes last 15-20 sec and nothing specific can tie them to anything im doing . they come and go randomly. i did fall this past winter and hurt my right knee. ( havent seen a doctor for it yet but think i may have torn my meniscus) all symptoms came after the fall maybe 5 month after and symptoms above been going on the last 3-4

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Some neurological disorders to consider and evaluate further.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

In some cases, trauma may result in damages of the spinal column and spinal cord.

Intermittent neurological symptoms may indicate instability of the spinal column ( in your case cervical spine).

Other possible conditions that may cause such symptoms include demyelinating diseases ( multiple sclerosis for example ), thyroid gland dysfunction, erc.

In my opinion, besides the tests that you had, there is necessary a neurological evaluation by your Neurologist, imaging of the spine and blood tests to evaluate correctly above mentioned possibilities.

Discuss with your Neurologist for these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj