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dschipman Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 12 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Relapse: Moderate Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: mild Upper limb: mild Walking: none dschipman First Symptom: 12/99 Dx: 01/00
Sagen Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 36 yrs Mentor Type: Progressive Relapsing Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate Sagen First Symptom: 02/75 Dx: 07/06
Tilt Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 6 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate Tilt First Symptom: 04/05 Dx: 11/08

Numbness in legs Report

Numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numbness results from damage to, or impaired function of, the nerves that supply the affected area. The function of the nerves may be impaired by numerous causes including decreased blood supply, acute or chronic conditions.

What we've learned from patients who report Numbness in legs

Symptom severities

Severe	59
Moderate	77
Mild	43
None	29

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Numbness in legs

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Numbness in legs
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Electromyography EMG	22
Physical Therapy (PT)	2
Gabapentin	1
Tysabri	1
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)	1
Neurontin	1
Lyrica	1
Methylprednisolone Dose Pack	1
Aleve	1
Wheelchair (manual)	1
Vibration Platform	1
MRI Thoracic Spine	1
Garlic	1
Adjustable Cane With Hand Support	1
Lumbar Puncture	1
Methylprednisolone Infusion	1
MRI Shoulder	1

Report created on February 11, 2012.

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