Hello, I have tingling, numbness and weakness in both feet and hands. I had nerve conduction tests and the Doctor says that there is some neuropathy but not enough to cause the weakness. I was told maybe it is physiological but I went to a physiatrist and he said that after all his test that it was not. I have had this since March 3, 1998. At first they thought I had a stroke but again all the test came out ok. I am going for physio 3 times a week and I am still tingling, numb and weak. I was wondering if any others had what I have. I wish I new of a neurologist that could explain this to me.

Thank you and look forward to your feedback

Gerry

Are you on any type of statins for cholesterol control? These have been known to cause this in certain people . It stinks I have living with this for the last 3-4 years , it drives me nuts . I believe taking lipitor caused all this , never had any kind of problems like this before taking that stuff .

Thank you for your response. No I was not taking any medication prior to this. I wish you the best in your recovery.

Again Thank you

Gerry - Just wondering.....have your doctors ever checked out your back to see if a nerve is being pinched there? Have u have an MRI?

I did have any MRI but only of the brain, not on my back. I know that all my muscles are very stiff and the tingling and numbness and burning feeling is still there. I am going to physio five time a week .

Tingling in nerves suggest the nerves are either injured or compressed but not severed. Some things that could cause this are:

Lack of blood supply to the area
Pressure on the nerves, caused by a herniated disk, tumors, abscesses or arthritic bones
Toxic action on nerves (lead, alcohol, tobacco)
Diabetes and other chemical abnormalities
Vitamin B-12 deficiency
Hypothyroidism
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis (a less common cause of numbness)
Seizures
Migraine

There are other things that could cause tingling numbness and weakness but they wouldn't apply in your case, like drugs, carpel tunnel syndrome etc. MS is nearly ruled out due to a clear brain MRI. Your back does sound like a strong possibility.

Thank you Carreen for your response. Are you in medicine? You sound pretty knowledgeable on the subject of nerves. I went through a number of test an still no prognosis. I do have Monoclonal Gammopathy. I was reading that may cause neuropathy.