Lack of feeling in legs

Hi Ninakoz

This may be b12 deficiency causing these symptoms. Ask for b12 and folate test. Vit d deficiency is common with b12 deficiency.

Here is a list of signs and symptoms

http://www.b12deficiency.info/signs-and-symptoms/

There are a lot of hereditary motor diseases that you can be genetically tested for by a neurologist and also head MTI scans. They also do nerve conduction tests where a small current is sent down a limb. You should see about anything like that sooner rather than later.

NHS waiting times to see a neurologist are lengthy. I waited over six months.

It sounds like your mother is having weakness, as well as lack of feeling. Does she have tingling as well?  As Derek76 says it is worth your mother having tests. They have really advanced a lot over the years. Why doesn't she want further tests? 

has she had all her bloods done, including vits D and B12

Hello Nina

My Husband had similar issues last year. He was referred to a Neurologist who diagnosed Peripheral Neuropathy. He arranged several tests to confirm the diagnoses. EMG  which basically is a nerve conduction test to see if signals are travelling through the nervous system correctly. Then an MRI to examine functionality in the brain. Fortunately the MRI didn't show anything. The EMG however,showed a problem in the signals in the lower leg, causing balance and strength issues. 

He is receiving treatment and will be reviewed in February for progress. Are you, or your mother diabetic? This is a primary cause of  Neuropathy.

Hope the issues resolve themselves for both of you.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you are going.

Regards Pauline

My problem started approx 3 years ago. Stood waiting for a coffee, I was unable to turn around, my left leg would not move, after 30 seconds I was able to move my left leg again and walk. There was no warning, no pain / numbness or tremor. Initially Dr's thought it was a TIA, however I now suffer from weakness in both legs and arms. I am now unable to walk without assistance. I have had MRI scans, lumber puncture, blood test and nerve studies, all come back normal. There is a clinical review of my condition later this week....