Could the disability in the left hand be due to the MS flare up?
Patient: hes , hi i have MS and i have had 4 strokes ( TIA S ) in the past 4.5 yrs , well its been a month and i have no function of my left hand and arm is numb , had a MRI with and without contrast and showed no stroke HOWEVER hospital wanted to keep me over night for IV Steroids but could not because i care for my parents who are very ill . Could it possible that i have had a MS flare up ? i have had them before but not this bad where i have no use of my L hand ! Also i had a chest xray done today and i have had a R node on my lung ,and today its still there but now my L lung has a bigger node what could this be ? Doctor: Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!I read carefully your question and would explain that it is necessary investigate for the nature of these lung nodes, which could just inflammatory lymph nodes or a tumor. An infection can not be excluded either. Biopsy may be needed if they persist. From the other hand, the fact that the doctors wanted to put you on IV steroids after the MRI results, indicates that your symptoms are related to a relapse of MS and IV steroids would help improve your situation. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Kind regards, Dr. Aida