History Of Breast Cancer. Have Surface Numbness In Leg, No Pain. Taking Exetimibe For High Cholesterol. Is This MS?
Hello, I am 64 years old. Had breast cancer with a Becker implant 8 years ago. In my early 20s I had ?MS although it wasand never properly diagnosed as the symptoms of supersensitivity, tingling and loss of vision subsided after a lengthy period of steroids. I now have surface numbness which started around the knee and has gone down my left leg and is quite noticeable around and under my left foot. There is no pain - just like the sensory nerves are affected. I am presuming this is the return of my earlier ?MS symptoms and have asked for a referral to a Neurologist. I just wondered if it could be anything else. I am taking Exetimibe for high cholesterol
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Prateek's Response
Just by history it is very difficult to say if it is MS or not, It may be other neurological disorder as well but more possibility of MS because of past history. You should visit a Neurologists who will conduct physical examination,MRI of brain and spinal cord, spinal tap for oligo clonal bands and NCV to arrive at a diagnosis.
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History Of Breast Cancer. Have Surface Numbness In Leg, No Pain. Taking Exetimibe For High Cholesterol. Is This MS?
Just by history it is very difficult to say if it is MS or not, It may be other neurological disorder as well but more possibility of MS because of past history. You should visit a Neurologists who will conduct physical examination,MRI of brain and spinal cord, spinal tap for oligo clonal bands and NCV to arrive at a diagnosis. Hope this answers your question