Can someone help me and tell me if this sounds like nerve damage?

Question

I had an injury, falling on buttocks three months ago. Since then I've had twitching, tingling, involutary movement, and pain down the back of my legs. I have pain that radiates throughout my hands and arms. My fingers curled up and I could not move them for several days. I get light-headed and dizzy sometimes and run fevers. My legs get numb and my feet and hands swell up. I also have swelling in my hips and in my back. Sometimes I can't control the movement in my left hand and I get these little tingling sensations in my hands and in my forehead. At times I get these shock-like sensations in the back of my legs and in my back. Sometimes I can't walk straight because my back starts to hurt and it feels like its burning. I know these are a lot of symptoms but that's what's going on with me. I'm a little worried because the doctors don't seem to know what's wrong. Can someone please help me shed some light on this situation because I really need some help.

Answer 1

Sounds like you have a pinched Siatic nerve more than it sounds like never damage. The only thing that can be done is to go to the doctor and have him give you pain killers and muscle relaxants.

Answer 2

These are a lot of symptoms that have to be sorted out. A thorough neurological exam must be completed to have a better idea of what is going on. The nerve pain/tingling down the back of your legs is most often related to a slipped disk in your lower back and given your history of trauma, we would consider doing an X-Ray if not an MRI/CT to get a better view of your back. Since you are stating that both upper and lower extremeties are involved, we should consider a more systemic cause such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and even hypothyroidism. You doctor will be able to do some simple bloodwork to make a more educated diagnosis. Your illness sounds complex and it may involve several ovelapping diseases.

Answer 3

Ok.. I've said this before and I'm going to say it again.

Don't screw around with back injuries!!!

My father was left disabled after a fall and associated nerve damage and spinal injuries. The doctor wasn't sure that he would be able to walk after surgery, but he was able to learn to do that again. It's been over 2 years since his accident and he still has problems with the usage of his bowels and bladder and he has very poor balance because, all because of the nerve damage.

See your doctor. Talk to them about getting an MRI done. Don't wait to do this.

It is also possible that you have just the reverse going on, something that caused you to fall is causing your symptoms. Either way, see a doctor.

Answer 4

OK i believe it is a nerve damage but don,t worry not all nerve damages are bad ..if you follow ur condition with a good neurologist i think he can explain to you what is wrong and then resolve the problem don,t listen to any one here tell you his diagnosis because it depends in the physical examination and invistigation such as MRI of spinal area . good luck .

Answer 5

it sounds like nerve damage, ask your Dr for an MRI

CNA II

Answer 6

go to a bigger hospital and get medical tests done..it sounds like nerve damage..seek medical help

Answer 7

Maybe you injured your syatic nerve. A friend of mine did and he had leg pains so bad he couldn't walk.

Answer 8

It sounds like it to me. I think you should be seen by a doctor. sounds pretty serious. Good luck and I hope everything goes well!

Answer 9

It sounds like it to me. I am not an expert though just a nursing student

Answer 10

This is the wrong place to get this level of medical advice. Go see your own doc, who will probably send you to a neurologist.