Numbness, tingling in hand, loss of power. MS?

Hi,
Thank you for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I have noted her symptoms. I agree that these could be caused due to MS, and can understand her anxiety. However, in my Neurology practice, I see these symptoms most often due to causes other than MS. The causes are varied and may include nerve compression at the wrist, pinched nerve in neck and back, vitamin deficiencies, lack of blood flow to nerves, inflammation of blood vessels supplying the nerves, etc. She should be evaluated by the neurologist, followed by investigations, to determine the exact cause of her symptoms. Most of these can be well treated with appropriate medical treatment.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist

Thank you. My niece has had an mri brain scan and it has come back clear. Does this rule out MS.
Carmel

Thank you for getting back.
Yes, normal MRI Brain rules out MS in most cases. In some people, MS lesions may be seen only in spinal cord, though.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist,

Hi Dr
In relation to my query about MS My niece has a bit of blurred vision now on and off. What are your thoughts on this. Is this pointing to MS. Very worried
thank you
carmel

Thank you for getting back.
Blurred or dim vision in one or both eyes can occur in MS. An examination by neuro-ophthalmologist followed by visual evoked potential (VEP) test can confirm whether the blurred vision is due to optic nerve involvement (as occurs in MS), or due to any other eye problem (which would exclude MS).
Best wishes,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist