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numbness in my arm!

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sillysmg
sillysmg

Hello, I've suffered from cfs for a good few years now, I've just started with numbness in the arms and sometimes my legs. Has anybody had the same experience? X

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  • jackie00198
    jackie00198 sillysmg

    Posted

    Yep. After having the illness for about 15 years, I had a relapse. New symptoms appeared, including numbness, tingling, and a feeling of heaviness in my legs and sometimes my arms. My doctor says it's because the large nerve cells in my brain have been affected, causing these nerve sensations.
    • sillysmg
      sillysmg jackie00198

      Posted

      I'm sorry to hear that! Do you suggest anything that will help? I'm laid in bed at the moment and can't sleep because of it? X
  • caitlin39841
    caitlin39841 sillysmg

    Posted

    Yes, ihave these symptoms that are very much helped with b12 treatment.  theres a big overlap between b12 deficiency, ME & MS.  many people with ME actully have b12 deficiency. they are frequently misdiagnosed.  get ab12 serum blood test done.
  • bronwyn97278
    bronwyn97278 sillysmg

    Posted

    Hi sillysmg; yes to all, as others have also said........besides supplementing with Vit b12, I also make use of Tubi-grip/support stockings.....I find this issue worse when lying down, and when doing too much walking etc.....you can buy Tubi-grip from Pharmacies/Physios.....it is mainly used to increase circulation, and although we don't have an issue with circulation, I have found that this/these do help.....the tubigrip can be worn on arms as well as legs, whereas the stockings can really only be worn on legs..............hoping that this idea works for you too?.....Bron
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