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What Causes Numbness In Joints,ligaments And Tendons?
Posted on
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Question : Dr Doctor Tayal. I am in a very hard situation. My whole body has been affected by this symptoms in which joints , ligaments,tendons are becoming numb. Actually I asked you a question few minutes ago about tthisWhen I say the whole body is affected I mean it. Torso, legs head, top of the head very sensitive.Blood test including ESR,CPR ,normal ESR 12, CPR 0.6/15 Every day is getting worst. I went 25 times to 3 emergencies here in Montreal and the answer was the blood test is OK. Very unusual symptoms. I am losing lots of muscle mass(68 years old) Te skin on the legs is numb to the knee(old neuropathy) and I am getting number by the day. , Shoulder and hands affected also. Top of the head very sensitive Something is affecting the WHOLE BODY. It is like electricity hitting everywhere.. If I lie down I am all stiff. so I slip on the chair. What do you think. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Can be due to multiple sclerosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to a nerve related cause. This can be due to nutritional deficiency as I have already mentioned or due to multiple sclerosis.
You can consult a neurophysician for proper investigations and methylcobalamin supplements.
These neural symptoms are a challenging thing to treat as careful examination is needed to ascertain the level of nerve involvement. You can take some anti-inflammatory pain killer like acetaminophen till you consult your neurophysician. medicines like pregabalin and gabpentin are likely to be helpful.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to multiple sclerosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to a nerve related cause. This can be due to nutritional deficiency as I have already mentioned or due to multiple sclerosis.
You can consult a neurophysician for proper investigations and methylcobalamin supplements.
These neural symptoms are a challenging thing to treat as careful examination is needed to ascertain the level of nerve involvement. You can take some anti-inflammatory pain killer like acetaminophen till you consult your neurophysician. medicines like pregabalin and gabpentin are likely to be helpful.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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