I have MS, still playing tennis, twice a week, generally not been bad shape since my fist diagnosis for MS 10 years ago. Just this last week my left arm is getting a crushing numbness more than usually . It comes and goes but when it flares up I get really dizzy also at that time it only last about 2-3 seconds then it all back to normal MS ?Don t know if it could be heart or just my MS getting finally worse, don t know who I should see?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. One of the most common sensory problems associated with MS is numbness. Numbness occurs when the nerves that transmit sensations do not conduct information properly. As a result, sensations in that particular area are either lacking or nonexistent. Since you are having an active life and still playing tennis twice a week therefore you must get yourself clinically examined and if required an MRI scan. This is necessary as it can pick up any new areas should there be MS specific changes in your brain. Seeing a neurologist is essential at the moment. Please describe completely the symptoms and severity experienced by you.