Update on Numbness

[Bicyclette]

Jennifer -

Glad you went to the doctor - just take it as it comes - and try not to stress too much - worrying isn't going to change anything - and in the mean time... you can ride!

Thinking good thoughts for you

Pat

[CorsairMac]

Just another thought: I was having problems with numbness in my hands - turns out it was caused by my shoulders. As I singer I use music folders and holding them up to sing was causing muscle tightness in my shoulders which was translating to numbness in my hands. Now I try and get my shoulders massaged every so often to release the tension or when my hands start going numb again.

Let us know when the MRI is, and keeping you in my thougths.

[Cassandra_Cain]

Jennifer - best of luck! I think you will be OK. Oftentimes I think doctors say stuff to prepare you for the worst case scenario but I suspect it will be nothing like that.

[Triskeliongirl]

When in these situations I think its best to assume the best until you know otherwise. Its great that your doctor is going to do the tests to identify the source of your problem, but until you have the results try not to worry. I know this is easier said than done, but we have enough stress in our lives without having to sress about what *might* be. Good luck, and keep us posted on the results of your tests.

[eclectic]

Just got up to speed on this - no matter what, it is scary - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

This sounds bizarre and not necessarily related to numbness in the hands but to MS symptoms overall

A coworker of mine was exhibiting a lot of strange symptoms, one of which was numbness, she ran the gamut of tests and nothing conclusive was found but the docs were suspecting and watching out for MS. In the meantime all her symptoms were continuing to worsen

Somehow, somewhere she got some information on Aspertame, she was a regular diet coke drinker, and the article told about the effects of aspertame on some people's systems. She immediately quit using all things that have aspertame in them. It took 6 months but all her symptoms went away.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Jennifer,
Try to be optimistic as you wait for results of tests. Remember, there are LOTS of causes for numbness (especially in bikers!), and the odds are good that it is due to something besides MS.

[KnottedYet]

My mom had the same reaction to aspertame.

[Bikingmomof3]

I just got back from the neurologist. I suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 37. I will be going back for more tests Oct 18th. I have been placed on an asprin regime as well as a calcium entry blocker. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts, wishes, and prayers. At least the numbness is not from my bike. I am not supposed to drive, but I can cycle-I am not even questioning that one.

[SouthernBelle]

Well I'm debating on whether or not to congratulate and decided yes. This news is much better than tumor or ms.

I have a friend who had a severe stroke in his late 20s. That was back in the 70s and all is well since.

[Trekhawk]

I just got back from the neurologist. I suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 37. I will be going back for more tests Oct 18th. I have been placed on an asprin regime as well as a calcium entry blocker. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts, wishes, and prayers. At least the numbness is not from my bike. I am not supposed to drive, but I can cycle-I am not even questioning that one.

Oh My - you take care of yourself and keep us updated with your recovery.

[KSH]

I just got back from the neurologist. I suffered a stroke at the ripe old age of 37. I will be going back for more tests Oct 18th. I have been placed on an asprin regime as well as a calcium entry blocker. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts, wishes, and prayers. At least the numbness is not from my bike. I am not supposed to drive, but I can cycle-I am not even questioning that one.

WOW! How scary! Thank goodness you are OK. Well, OK in the sense that you can still walk/talk/etc. and you aren't in rehab to try to get it all back.

Thank goodness you went and had it checked out.