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Posted 1/31/2013 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

This past while I've been noticing that my arms fall asleep (i.e. get that tingly feeling) when I put any pressure on them.  A night time, I lie on my side with my arms supporting my head and so I'm constantly waking up and having to chagne sides to get rid of that numb tinglly feeling.  I also get these strong leg aches at night when lying down (which happened before during my pregnancy but now is starting now regularly too). 

Is this anything to worry about?  i don't think I have any other MS-like symptoms at the moment.  The only reason MS occurs to me is that my mom had it since she was in her 20s.

Posted 2/6/2013 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
I would suggest you try a Chiropractor and see if they can alleviate your numbness symptoms. I had a friend who would wake up and his hands would be numb for 10 or 15 minutes after he got up then they would be fine. A Chriopractor did some neck adjustments and stretches and it went away. I don't know, but it sounds like your numbness could be caused by something similar?
Posted 2/6/2013 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply.  SO the numbness and sore legs at night are probably not MS?  I do have back issues so perhaps it's related to that.  I must admit though that I"m quite scared of a chiropractor.
Posted 2/6/2013 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
I am a firm believer in Chiropractic. I have been to bad ones before and they are out there, but a good Chiropractor can make a huge difference in quality of life. if you have never been before they may want to see you 2 or 3 times a week for a couple of weeks and then with decreasing frequency, but if they want to sign you up with a several months schedule you are in the wrong place.

I would say check on the Chiropractic angle and if the symptoms remain you could push ahead with your search for an answer. While I can't know what your true problem is, I feel very comfortable in saying I think it is likely a mechanical issue as opposed to a neurological one.
Posted 2/6/2013 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your words and advice.  You have made me feel better as I was quite worried...and will always worry with my kids as my mom had it (i.e. genetic component).  I often read here and feel for anyone diagnosed with this awful disease.  We can only hope that research will continue to be a benefit.
Posted 2/6/2013 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Since your mom has MS you would prob feel better if it was ruled out by a specialist.
Posted 2/6/2013 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
So I should worry then?
Posted 2/6/2013 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
If you rule it out then nothing to worry about :)
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