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I have been having numbness in my right leg and foot for ...
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I have been having numbness in my right leg and foot for over 7 years, which effects my balance and causes general fatigue on nearly a daily basis. My right foot is the worst, as it feels like I am walking on a bunched up sock most of the time. I am not diabetic. Three nights ago, I experienced severe chest pains (twisting type) while in bed, and since then have been progressively more fatigued. Yesterday I layed down because I could not go any further and my numbness increased to the point that it is more sever than ever before. Both legs are effected, both hands, as well as my tongue. I am exhausted. I have been to doctors and neurologists off and on since this originally started, and they have never been able to find a reason or give me relief. At this point it is much worse than ever, and I am very frustrated and concerned. I am overall in good physical and mental condition. I am married with three children and am a special education teacher.I am now 48 years old. Ideas?

 

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I have been given no insight as to what the issue is or what do to, so I have been trying to rest more, and walk at least three times a week. I also have no reflex in my right knee, which is the side it all started on. Neuropothy is the term that always surfaces, but that doesn't change anything. I am on no medication for anything.

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August 19 10:00 AM (4 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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August 19 10:08 AM (8 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
All of the things you mention have already been done. Any other insight?????? I feel as though the chest pain seems to trigger the numbness to the extreme. Over time it decreases, but the tongue numbness has never been there before.I have been to three different neurologists over the past 7 years, and worked with two different general physicians. I have had EMG's, MRI's, and been tested for all of those things you mentioned and more. I guess I am grasping at straws at this point, and running out of energy.
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August 19 1:53 PM (1 hour and 53 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
If it is Guillian Barre, does it make sense that it started years ago, and re-occurs (possibly more severly) when another viral or bacterial infection is present?
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August 19 2:26 PM (25 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
I appreciate your not leaving any stone unturned. One final question: The neuroligist I last visited a few weeks ago, before this last "relapse" mentioned the possibility of Guillain Barre, but mentioned it in passing as though it will go away and there's nothing really to do or be concerned about. I have lived with this numbness/ balance problem, and fatigue for a long time. At times it gets much worse--like how it is now, but it is always there and limits me in many ways. If it is GBS is there something that can be done to eliminate it or will it be something that's always there and may "flare up" at any time? (PS-I really appreciate your time-I have never been to the doctor for anything but having babies and this issue. We were able to take care of the baby issue-----but not this one!) Thank you!
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There is an entity called chronic Guillain Barre syndrome. There have been some successes in treating the condition with high dose 7S-immuneglobulin and cyclosporine. That work was done in Germany. Your neurologist may have to familiarize him/herself with the protocol if that's indeed your problem. The diagnosis has to be made first, though.

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