Question 1

what can cause temporary paralysis in one leg or arm at a time
what can cause temporary unconsciousness
what can cause instant hand or leg numbness
what can cause instant, temporary swelling in the leg, foot, arm, hand
what cause sudden immobility?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Paroxymal weakness, numbness and altered level of consciousness are all suggestive of a central nervous system disorder. The altered awareness may suggest seizure like events. The periodic weakness, paralysis and numbness of limbs may suggest a warning of a stroke. You should seek  formal neurologic evaluation.

Question 2

20 yr old female w/ ms. sudden onset intense tingling, temporary paralysis and claw position of hands. md told me acidosis. concur??

Accepted Answer

?alkalosis?: Sounds to me more like the opposite of acidosis, a condition called alkalosis. This is caused by breathing too fast, usually when upset/anxious. It&#x27;s whyyou breath into a paper bag when you&#x27;re breathing too fast - because this exactly can happen, and it&#x27;s because you are blowing off too much acid too fast and become alkalotic. Your symptoms are classic. If happens again, breath into paper bag.

Question 3

i am experiencing  leg numbness, fainting, loss of consciousness , random episodes of  first stage sleep spells and temporary paralysis anxiety itching of my hands legs and ankles. i have been diagnosed with idiopathic spells not sure if its epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Please let your: neurologist know. This is not normal. Since there are different types of seizures - it would take  formal assessment to answer this question.

Question 4

severe right and moderate left c5-c6 foraminal stenosis, can this cause pain in my right hand at base of thumb along with swelling?

Accepted Answer

: Pain is possible with radiculopathy for C5-6 due to nerve compression but first MCP joint swelling is not consistent with radiculopathy. Local joint problem is more likely.

Question 5

xray shows small bony fragments on inferior of anterior c5 n c6 vertebrae. could this cause pain in arm n hands.what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Good person to talk to would be an ortho or neuro surgeon

Question 6

can c5-c5 thecal sac indention cause right arm pain, weakness & the hand to be frozen cold? can it cause constant dizziness & balance issues headaches

Accepted Answer

Insufficent data: Please repost: Are you referring to an MRI? If so, please state. Do you mean "indentation"? If so, indentation by what? Indentation of the thecal sac by itself is only an incidental finding. What is indenting it is what's important. Also, you posted "C5-C5." Do you mean C4-C5 or C5-C6? Please also state how the doctor who ordered the test answered your question; or, if you haven't asked, why not.

Question 7

c4-c5, c5-c6 total disc replacement using 2 mobic-c. will mobile device get dislodged or crack? will it cause paralysis/ nerve damage if this happens?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Lots of testing has been done on these devices
they are designed to withstand high forces, it they are placed properly the risk is low.

Question 8

which dr to contact, spine or hand surgeon? having sporadic spasms at the base of thumb, seized & couldn't move my thumb, it was drawn into my hand. have foraminal stenosis c5 and had cmc arthroplasty and 3 level acdf. what causes it?

Accepted Answer

: If you're not experiencing hand or thumb symptoms in between episodes of spasms, you could  start with an evaluation by a neurologist or neurosurgeon in view of your neck surgery.  However since you had a thumb arthroplasty the hand surgeon can also be consulted to  reassure you that the surgical site is not a problem.

Question 9

constant r arm/shoulder pain, tingliing, hand swells & turns cold  5yrs. mri: c5-c6 & c6-c7 disk ostephyte complex, disk protrusion with annular tear, central canal stenosis. could this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Most likely symptoms are coming from cervical radiculopathies... Swelling and cold sensation are more autonomic but may be part of it.

Question 10

sudden tremors l+r hands/arms after nausea, dizzy, distorted vision (fish bowl). brain mri clean. mild c3-c5 stenosis, bone spurs. cause of tremors?

Accepted Answer

Tremors: Most likely the stenosis at c3-c5 is the cause. The opening where the nerve exits the vertebrae is narrowed so the nerve is pinched. Stress, muscle spasms would make the stenosis smaller and cause more pressure on the nerve.

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What can cause temporary paralysis in one leg or arm at a time what can cause temporary unconsciousness what can cause instant hand or leg numbness what can cause instant, temporary swelling in the leg, foot, arm, hand what cause sudden immobility?

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20 yr old female w/ ms. sudden onset intense tingling, temporary paralysis and claw position of hands. md told me acidosis. concur??

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I am experiencing leg numbness, fainting, loss of consciousness , random episodes of first stage sleep spells and temporary paralysis anxiety itching of my hands legs and ankles. i have been diagnosed with idiopathic spells not sure if its epilepsy?

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Severe right and moderate left c5-c6 foraminal stenosis, can this cause pain in my right hand at base of thumb along with swelling?

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Xray shows small bony fragments on inferior of anterior c5 n c6 vertebrae. could this cause pain in arm n hands.what does it mean?

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Can c5-c5 thecal sac indention cause right arm pain, weakness & the hand to be frozen cold? can it cause constant dizziness & balance issues headaches

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C4-c5, c5-c6 total disc replacement using 2 mobic-c. will mobile device get dislodged or crack? will it cause paralysis/ nerve damage if this happens?

A member asked:

Which dr to contact, spine or hand surgeon? having sporadic spasms at the base of thumb, seized & couldn't move my thumb, it was drawn into my hand. have foraminal stenosis c5 and had cmc arthroplasty and 3 level acdf. what causes it?

A member asked:

Constant r arm/shoulder pain, tingliing, hand swells & turns cold 5yrs. mri: c5-c6 & c6-c7 disk ostephyte complex, disk protrusion with annular tear, central canal stenosis. could this be the cause?

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Sudden tremors l+r hands/arms after nausea, dizzy, distorted vision (fish bowl). brain mri clean. mild c3-c5 stenosis, bone spurs. cause of tremors?

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