Numbness in limbs, confusion, disorientation. What do symptoms suggest?
Patient: I saw a neurologist today initially for chronic facial pain but 3 weeks ago developed tingly, buzzing, prickly, numb sensations in my legs, feet, arms and hands. Its 24/7 and getting worse. My legs also have a deep ache that burns at times, they feel heavy and I have decreased strength. I also have experienced confusion and feeling disoriented. He diagnosed me with atypical facial pain, which I figured he would even though I'm convinced its atypical TN. Anyways, he brushed off all my other symptoms as the anxiety and stress of being a new mom but ordered a brain MRI with MS protocol but not a spinal MRI. I feel really defeated and not taken seriously. I am just wondering what these symptoms could suggest? Btw my labs are perfect - not deficient and anything and everything is stellar. Thanks in advance. Doctor: Hi also include a spinal screening with the MRI scan. They will do without a significant increase in cost. I think no organic cause can quantify all your symptoms. I do think it is an anxiety/stress related.Review with the reports. You can also send the reports to my mail also neurosurgeoncp@gmail.com