Pins and needles, numbness down the left hand side for two weeks slight confusion and weakness, all sats OK?!
Question: Pins and needles, numbness down the left hand side for two weeks slight confusion and weakness, all sats OK.?
Have had a brain scan and lumber puncture at hospital all showing clear, feel fobbed off by being told it is a virus and will clear up eventually, any ideas.?Health Question & Answer
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I'll assume you mean this is numbness and weakness on the left side of your body and not just in the hand. If so, its very unlikely you have "just a virus". If you only had a CT (cat scan) of the brain then you need an MRI. If you haven't had a cervical MRI you should have that too (though that is not likely to explain confusion). I agree with those saying you should see a Neurologist...that is EXACTLY what you need. Do NOT see a chiropractor for something like this.
If its just the hand then it could be a nerve entrapment or cervical spinal root problem...again, a Neurologist will sort it out for you.Health Question & Answer
If its just the hand then it could be a nerve entrapment or cervical spinal root problem...again, a Neurologist will sort it out for you.Health Question & Answer
You said your left hand side, but didn't say where exactly. Do you mean literally your left hand.? Or the left side of your body.? Left hand would indicate c-spine injury (neck), but the left side of your body would indicate injury in other places (why they did a lumbar (lower back) . Other than seeing a neurologist right away, another great place to go would be a trusted chiropractor. They are great at pin-pointing (no pun intended ;o) ) sources of problems pretty quickly.Health Question & Answer
Have you seen a neurologist... I agree that it would be frustrating to be told it's "a virus"... I am a nurse and I can't say that I see viruses like that! At least for peace of mind, I would try to find a good recommendation for a neurologist! Feel better!Health Question & Answer
maybe a pinched nerve.? or a herniated disk.?
my mom had a herniated disk, and her hand went all tingly for a couple monthsHealth Question & Answer
my mom had a herniated disk, and her hand went all tingly for a couple monthsHealth Question & Answer