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Maybe not neuropathy causing hand and arm weakness and numbness
An upper extremity EMG today revealed that the loss of strength and flexibility in hands and lower arms plus loss of some feeling in hands may not be due to PN. Suspected is a possible compression of a cervical nerve. MRI to follow. This has been a surprise; with definite PN in feet and lower legs, I attributed the change in sensations in my upper extremities to PN as well. Tests today showed that may not be the cause.
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Thank you for your illuminating and encouraging answer. I will keep searching for answers. Sending loads of encouragement as you go through your treatment.
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1 ReactionNot the ones that respect patients... and themselves. It is hard to be your own advocate when you are looking for care, but take heart from the octogenarians you encounter on Connect who have overcome the hesitancy. You are worth it!
~ Barb (also 78)
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2 ReactionsHello, does anyone have restless legs syndrome along with feet neuropathy? If yes, how do you manage it especially at night. Thanks
Ropinirol, a prescription that works perfectly for me. I usually take it mid-day and definitely at night. I'm on a bunch of medications for various issues and this does not interfere with any of them. Also, for me it seems to work with no wait time - as if it couldn't even have time to dissolve and the RLS is gone. I have seen others on Connect who have found that Ropinerol works for them, as well. RLS is so annoying - may yours be a thing of the past real soon!
~ Barb
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2 ReactionsThanks. I am going to read your note to my neurologist. I am really happy for you 💖 Mia Crabtree
Glad to see that you have had a reply from @bjk3 for what helps her RLS. You might also want to scan through the other comments and suggestions on RLS - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=RLS%20what%20helps.
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Best of luck to you! It took over seven months of waiting for consults, test results, worrying, more tests. Finally finding the answers and having a plan was a relief. Hang in there! I’m close to 71; planning on watching my darling grandchildren grow up.
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I hope you get some answers!! It took me months of referrals and tests to get a diagnosis. The Dr who really got things rolling was a rehab doctor; I wasn’t sure it was worth waiting for, but she had so much experience with neuropathy, and agreed that my feet and hands were “weird”. Along with potential treatments I’d never heard of, she ordered lots of blood work that led to more bloodwork. My blood is well traveled! The hematology/oncology referral resulted in my diagnosis seven months after my search began. Hang in there!
Thanks for your encouragement!
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