Sensory Symptoms - tingling arm and foot

Symptoms and treatments
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Hi,

I’ve been a lurker on here for a while but recent symptoms are starting to bother me and I wondered if anyone had advice.

I was diagnosed at the end of 2021 after a 2 month stint of double vision. Looking at my medical history the neurologist thinks my first relapse was probably in 2008.

I developed an ‘uncomfortable’ left foot in November, I would call it discomfort and tingling rather than pain. Feels like I have an elastic band around my calf. It comes and goes but now I’ve got the same in my left arm and hand.

I can walk, type, cook etc but it has reached a level of discomfort where I’m struggling to concentrate at work. Is there anything I can do to minimise symptoms? I mentioned it to my nurse and she said that rest is a good way to deal with sensory symptoms but I’m not convinced there is any evidence of that.

Thank you for reading.

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Hello,

For me like the nurse said moments where muscles get tight or twitch uncontrollably usually mean rest is best option. If I am honest I know I am getting pretty tired.

The best way I have found to deal with symptoms has been seeing a neuro physio. They just get it and can offer physio (more hands on) and for me it makes a difference.

Good luck

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I agree with James. My neuro physio is just magic! He seems to know exactly how to sort out misbehaving muscles. The downside is, I have to pay for him. However, he’s soooo… good I don’t mind that.