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Question by Dave: Doctors stumped- HELP NEEDED (All opinions welcome- especially MD’s. This is a serious question.)?
I am helping someone who recently has had some strange symptoms.
Background: Very healthy athletic person w/no previous medical history. No new or unusual diets, exposure to any chemicals or anything like that- I asked.
Left Arm feels dead- has full strength but feels funny.
Left neck hurts slightly
Left leg- hard to run
Left Toe and Finger slightly swollen- had pins and needles in foot once briefly
Head drops or dropped a little once (hard to hold it up when sitting)
** With clearance post blood test, went back to playing sports- that day, her left eye rolled back in her head while on the field.
These somewhat mild but highly concerning symptoms have existed for about 2 weeks. The blood test came back CLEAR; Strength Test= CLEAR; Doc would not allow to leave hospital (stayed overnight) until a full MRI was done (head, neck, spine= CLEAR- no lesions on spinal cord). This seems to rule out obvious signs of MS, Stroke/Clot, Lyme Disease, etc. which seem like the most obvious causes. The docs really don’t seem to have any idea at this point. The only thing they said is… “It could be “POST VIRAL SINGLE NERVE MIGRAINE” or “moderate trauma”- Keep an eye on it for two weeks- if symptoms persist or get worse, see a neurologist ASAP.”
What type of specialist is appropriate at this point- neurologist, Cardiologist, etc.?
PLEASE OFFER YOUR OPINION- any help is appreciated! Please no- spam or advertisements for your herbal solutions!
Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by Brealyn
Spinal stenosis
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Question by Dave: HELP NEEDED- Doctors don’t know! Important questions and MD’s are welcome to join in!?
BACKGROUND:
Very healthy and athletic young woman w/ZERO previous medical history. Ideal weight- good diet.
No new or unusual diets, exposure to any chemicals. Siblings, in same house are fine.
Out of the blue and about 2 weeks ago…
Left Arm feels dead- has full strength (tested) but feels funny.
Left neck hurts slightly
Left leg- hard to run (no longer plays sport- couldn’t run well at all)
Left Toe and Finger slightly swollen- had pins and needles in foot once briefly
Head drops or dropped a little once (hard to hold it up when sitting)
Pain level= VERY LOW (ironically)
** With clearance post blood test, went back to playing sports last week- that day, her LEFT eye rolled back in her head while on the field- thought she heard someone call her name (maybe they did?) SHE NO LONGER PLAYS)***
These somewhat mild but highly concerning symptoms have existed for about 2 weeks.
Blood test= CLEAR
Arm Strength Test= CLEAR
Doc would not allow to leave hospital (stayed overnight) until a full MRI was done (head, neck, full spine Cerv., Thorasic, Lumbar)
MRI TEST= CLEAR (no lesions on spinal cord). This seems to rule out obvious signs of MS, Stroke/Clot.
Lyme Disease= CLEAR
***NEW SYMPTOMS THIS WEEK (week #2), increased FATIGUE, JOINT PAIN, HEADACHE***
Highly reputable doctors at a well respected teaching hospital are scratching their heads and admittedly are not able to point to a definitive cause. The only thing they said is…
“It could be “POST VIRAL SINGLE NERVE MIGRAINE” or “MODERATE TRAUMA”- Keep an eye on it for two weeks- if symptoms persist or get worse, see a neurologist.”
WHAT WOULD YOU DO AT THIS POINT?
What type of specialist is appropriate at this point- Neurologist, Cardiologist, etc.? Trying to see a Neurologist but he is not readily available- need to wait at least a week for an appointment. I assume that time is of the essence.
PLEASE OFFER YOUR OPINION AS IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by Merry
Bell’s Palsy
Meningitis Encephalitis
Make appt to see Neurologist – you can always cancel it later – all the best
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