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Has anyone lost feelings in their extrememeties?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lake Havasu City, AZ

I have little to no feelings left in my legs and arms and face. I'm still walking. How is this possible? The eeg showed no nerve activity.

February 4
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yeah legs have pretty much no feeling

February 4
MyMSTeam

Has anyone lost feelings in their extremities?

Yes, many MyMSTeam members experience significant numbness in their extremities. This is actually one of the most common MS symptoms, affecting up to 80 percent of people with MS.

The numbness happens because MS damages the myelin sheath (protective coating around nerves) Show Full Answer

Has anyone lost feelings in their extremities?

Yes, many MyMSTeam members experience significant numbness in their extremities. This is actually one of the most common MS symptoms, affecting up to 80 percent of people with MS.

The numbness happens because MS damages the myelin sheath (protective coating around nerves), which disrupts the electrical signals your brain sends to your body. Even when nerve tests show reduced activity, you may still be able to walk because different nerve pathways control movement versus sensation.

Why you can still walk:

Your brain uses separate nerve pathways for motor function (movement) and sensory function (feeling). It's possible to have significant sensory nerve damage while motor nerves remain functional enough to allow walking, though this can affect your gait and balance.

Important safety considerations:

A MyMSTeam member shared: "With numbness in my fingers, I need to be careful because I've burnt and cut my fingers, and I don't feel it." Others have mentioned difficulty with walking safely and even stopping driving due to leg numbness.

What to do:

Share all these symptoms with your neurologist, including the EEG results. They can help determine if this is MS-related nerve damage or if other factors are contributing. Don't ignore these symptoms - there may be treatment options to help manage the numbness and keep you safe.

February 4
A MyMSTeam Member

I have had limited feeling in my right hand & both feet for 40 plus years. It has gotten worse @A MyMSTeam Member but I still manage to compensate for it. Keep working to be an OVERCOMER! 😘🧡🧠🙏☝️

February 10
A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you Kenny! I'll keep walking as long as the good Lord lets me.

February 10
A MyMSTeam Member

You must be more careful when you are walking. I have been dealing with MS for over 40 years, and am still walking! I do use a walking stick or cane when I leave the house. Stay as active as you can. Any exercises that you can do helps.

February 10

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