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Clay Hill Florida

I was considering telling my neurologist about the tingling in my arm. I'm just nervous about the treatments.

June 9, 2021
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Members strongly encouraged sharing tingling symptoms with a neurologist, with many emphasizing that doctors need to know everything in order... Read more

Members strongly encouraged sharing tingling symptoms with a neurologist, with many emphasizing that doctors need to know everything in order to help effectively. Gabapentin was the most commonly mentioned treatment, with several members sharing positive experiences, though a few noted side effects like joint swelling or drowsiness, and one member shared a creative anecdote about realizing how much the medication reduced numbness after getting a tattoo. A recurring theme was that everyone's experience with MS tingling is different, and finding the right treatment often takes patience and trial and error.

A MyMSTeam Member

Definitely tell your neuro! If he/she prescribes you meds, and you find you can't tolerate the side effects, try a different medication. Sometimes it's trial and error, unfortunately. Best wishes that you find something!

June 9, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

Come on @A MyMSTeam Member, why would you NOT tell him, you can always decide to choose not to take the prescribed medication! 😂

June 9, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

Gabapentin and Baclofen seem to work for these symptoms? Can’t remember which was for self generated electric shocks, and which for tingling.

April 20, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Tell your doctor about everything because this shit and everyone is different

September 6, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

Definitely tell your neuro, to me it's what I experience after "flare ups" ,I take it as the nerves are damaged and it's the brain interpreting a crappy signal (just my idea) . It gets better with time,easier to get used to it than taking more drugs everyday.

June 13, 2021

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