1. Community
  2. Brain and nerves
  3. Multiple Sclerosis

Should I go to hospital or wait for appointment?

Posted , 3 users are following.

kelly_01680
kelly_01680

Really don't know what to do. The right face has gone numb along with bits of my right arm and hand. Right knee and front of lower leg, side of right foot.

My right arm feels weak and 'not mine'

It's like when you wake up with a dead arm and it feels funny and heavy before the sensation comes back.

Should I go to A&E?

0 likes, 8 replies

8 Replies

  • wendy80842
    wendy80842 kelly_01680

    Posted

    It's probably best to not take any chances, if I were you, I'd just make sure and get myself checked out at A&E. I realise that it's harder at the weekend, but I'd err on the side of caution.
  • kelly_01680
    kelly_01680

    Posted

    It's calmed down a lot now. Just feels weird rather than numb. Feel like I'm wearing a really tight hat.

    I have an appointment with rheumatologist at 10 so will just speak to him now. If he don't help, and it happens again, I'm definitely going to A&E!

  • kelly_01680
    kelly_01680

    Posted

    The numbness is sorting to come back around my right eye and my right arm is staring to feel weak agon
  • kelly_01680
    kelly_01680

    Posted

    Well doc was sort of a waste of time. All he did was confirm my sins aren't from an inflammation but probably something 'mechanical' what ever that means
    • joanne19156
      joanne19156 kelly_01680

      Posted

      Hiya if I was you I would go to a and e get checked out they could be mini strokes beSt to be safe
  • wendy80842
    wendy80842 kelly_01680

    Posted

    A&E might be the fastest route to the specialist you need, where Dr's are concerned, we sometimes need to kiss lots of frogs first, huh. Soory that you've been left clueless, yet again though. Protect your life first, yeah?!
    • kelly_01680
      kelly_01680 wendy80842

      Posted

      I did think stroke but I don't know. I'm only 31 and healthy other than these ms like problems. I had my blood pressure done today and the nurse said it was a bit low
    • wendy80842
      wendy80842 kelly_01680

      Posted

      I used to work with a colleague who had a stroke when he was only 25. Just be aware that youth isn't a guarantee that a person won't be susceptible to conditions generally related to the elderly.

      I had haemorrhagic stroke' in my late 40's, from an aneurysm I hadn't been aware that I had. If possible make someone you're comfortable telling, aware of your symptoms, it's good to have someone who's aware.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.