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Hello...

Hope all is well. I have been experiencing some really disturbing issues with my bodylately. I have been going numb, literally. Sometimes it'll just be a couple of fingers, sometimes my leg will fall asleep but last nite it woke me up. everything on my eft side from the shoulder down to my last finger was numb and it hurt! Also, I been getting dizzy. I'll just be walking down the street and have to stop for two seconds to regain my composure. I exercise 4-5 days a week so I dont think it has anything to do with being immobile. Has anyone else experienced this? What can this be?

Thanks for all you help,

KOUKLA

Koukla, I'm sorry you are going through this. If you haven't already, it would be a good idea to see your doc about this to help figure out if it's related to meds or if it's related to lupus. Lupus is so complex that it's hard to figure out if something is caused by the disease or caused by meds. Other than contacting your doc, I can't help a lot. I do get dizzy once in a while when I'm not feeling well, but I also know that some of my meds can cause dizzyness. Hang in there and let us know what you find out.

Gordon, I haven't seen you here before. Are you a fellow lupie? We always love to meet new people and I think you'll find that this is a very supportive little family. Let us know more about you and your condition.

Pat

Hi Koukla, While I can't tell you the reason I can tell you I get the same thing. I can be walking and if my hand is hanging down I can feel my finger tips around my nails start to tingle and hurt like the dickens. Or I can put my arm over the back of a chair and bam just like that it will happen again. It hasn't happened to me in a while thank God but it stuck with me for several months before it went away. I hope your doctor can get you some idea of what is going on.
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carol

Koukla - I agree with Des, you may need to have a neurologist or a cardiologist check you out. I have had similar symptoms in the past. Honestly, I'm not sure of the cause. Do you have any other problems like spasms or weakness? Is your exercise output/tolerance still the same as prior to the onset of these symptoms? Gordon 24 also mentioned the medications, you may want to review your prescription for side effects. Either way consult with the PCP as the doctor knows your history the best. The symptoms are pretty common but you will want to keep an eye out in case there is something else going on. If there is any progression, start a brief diary to help the doctors determine what is going on. Wish you the best - Kristin