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Could brain damage cause tingling/burning/muscle weakness in both arms and legs? brain mri is normal, b12 levels normal.

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Peripheral nerves: Your symptoms seem to be more related to a peripheral neuropathy vs myopathy. Not likely stemming from the central nervous system

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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A member asked:

Could brain damage cause tingling/burning/muscle weakness in both arms and legs? brain mri is normal, b12 levels normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

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