Numbness in arms, legs and face

TEdds83

Welcome to the health boards. I am so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds like you had the flu but for it to last a month I would definitely have your doctor give you a really thorough check up. I have heard others on here saying they have had a flu thing lasting for weeks too. It would be interesting to find out if something like that is really going on. Let us know how you are. All the best to you.

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gingersnap66

[QUOTE=TEdds83;5352863]Welcome to the health boards. I am so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds like you had the flu but for it to last a month I would definitely have your doctor give you a really thorough check up. I have heard others on here saying they have had a flu thing lasting for weeks too. It would be interesting to find out if something like that is really going on. Let us know how you are. All the best to you.[/QUOT

Thank you for responding and welcoming . I came down with the flu Feb. 7. and I have seen my dr. for 2 rechecks since "recovering" from the flu. Mainly to see whats causing the numbness. The wait for the ct scan appointment is taking a while and I am getting a bit nervous as it is affecting my way of life right now. I was generally healthy prior to the flu and this is making me a bit crazy.

Just waiting for the scan now and i will share findings. Good luck everyone else with the flu and its symptoms. I don't wish this on anyone

gingersnap66

I have had a ct scan and it was clear. My dr. is sending me for an MRI / more blood work / and to see a neurologist. My symptoms are still very weird. I have numbing sensations over my face and throat and part of my scalp, arms and legs and now throughout my abdomen. It is making me nauseous. Maybe these things are not flu related, i just happened to start having these symptoms at the same time. Has anyone had these symptoms without the flu?

spm222

Hey,

I had similar symptoms to you, minus the flu, though I did have a scratchy throat for about four days before the tingling and associated symptoms set in a few weeks later.

I was sent off to an ENT doc, neurologist, and did balance testing and had MRIs done. About halfway through that I decided to get tested for Lyme based on my research.

I was diagnosed with Lyme and a definite Bartonella infection. Bartonella is a key contributor to some neurological symptoms (numbness/tingling), and the hallmark symptom of pain on the bottom of your feet. Sometimes Lyme and co-infections can start with cold/flu-like symptoms.

You may benefit from reading the Lyme disease message board, particularly focusing on Lyme Literate Medical Doctors (LLMD). There's a bit of a controversy over Lyme and co-infections and diagnosis methods, which has led to issues for people who weren't diagnosed and treated early.

So definitely look into that course of action, but keep on track with the CT scan as well so they can rule other things out.

I never recall getting bit by a tick, but was bit 35 times by some small biting fly along the Hudson River in NY July 2015 and my symptoms started about a week later. Best of luck!!