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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Head And Arms?

The anti inflammatory or analgesics have not worked so I am at a loss as to know what to do. Since about last April I have been getting splinter like electric shock feelings in my head from the left side of the cranium to just behind the left eye. This is closely followed or sometimes comes together with electric shock spasm feelings on upper or lower right arm. What can this be please? I have MS and had an MRI scan done last August which revealed two lesions on the brain stem. I would dearly like to fly out to the States to see my 89 year old stepmother who s health is beginning to fail badly. Would the air pressure in a plane affect the MS or lesions?
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns
As you have multiple sclerosis diagnosed and have brainstem lesions, the current like sensation over face and limb may be explained by tract involvement.
You can travel by airplane.
The precipitation of ms symptoms usually occurs in hot exposure.
Rest precautions and treatment to be continued as advised by your treating doctor.
Hope you recover early.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Head And Arms?

Hello dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns As you have multiple sclerosis diagnosed and have brainstem lesions, the current like sensation over face and limb may be explained by tract involvement. You can travel by airplane. The precipitation of ms symptoms usually occurs in hot exposure. Rest precautions and treatment to be continued as advised by your treating doctor. Hope you recover early. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr Neeraj Kumar Neurologist