By the time I saw my new neuro for the first time I had weakness in my legs, especially my right leg. I also continued to have balance difficulties so between the two, my gait was slow. I also continued to have blurred vision and slight vertigo, pain and tingling in the base of my neck, and numbness in my hands and right arm. I was scared. My doc took a lot of time with me, listening, answering questions, and performing various neurological assessments. I truly felt like I was in good hands.
Doc ordered and MRI and more blood work. Since my vitamin D level (from my primary visit) was 30, he ordered me a script of vit D. He explained the benefits of solu-medrol (IV steroids) to this significant attack and suggested I begin a 3-day treatment. I'll discuss my experience with solu-medrol another day....
So now here I am. The solu-medrol did help, but not totally relieve, my current attack. The left-over symptoms seem to be continuing to clear up. My right hand still has a little bit of numbness, which seems to come and go throughout the day. I had been getting "hot spots" on my legs and back, which are mostly gone. A couple days ago I got a new symptom- numbness in the feet. This is brand new for me and I'm really hoping it begins to clear up soon. Only time will tell....
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