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Q: MS Attack - Tongue Left Side Numb, Cant Talk How Long This Last?

asked by: ggjma on November 11th, 2007

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This MS attack began 2 days ago. It happened extremely sudden. my tongue and entire left side went numb including my arm and leg. I have had body numbness before but never my tongue. I can barely talk, basically just mumbles. How long does this speech impairment last for? it is what has worried me the most, since i have never experienced this before.
One more thing is that i have had an ongoing sinus infection. i have read that upper repiratory infections can cause an attack. I have just got the antibiotics for it and am currently on my first day of them. Do you think that clearing up the infection will help the attack ease up n regain my speech n get rid of the numbness? Sorry to ask so much, just extremely scary

Thank you so much

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moca2011

replied on January 9th, 2008

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Your Not the Only One

my mom had this same problem!!!! this is what her first flare composed of, she was put on steroids to fix it but after that her vision went away and her eyes were like slot machines that keep going up and down non-stop

pollyblue

replied on March 4th, 2008

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Tongue/mouth numbness

I had the left side of my tongue, lips and mouth go numb about a year ago. It lasted the longest of any of my relapses about 1-2 months. I was able to talk ok, but I would bite my tongue and cheek frequently while eating...

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zoros

replied on June 22nd, 2009

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Pollyblue so what did you do such that this problem finished ?!!
my problem happened with me 8 months ago and until this moment i cant talk ,cause every time i talk i bite my tongue (left and right sides) ,i went to many doctors without any use !! this is the worst problem i've ever had , this makes me worried of making any conversation !!
what i do sometimes to be able to talk is having gum in my mouth , but i am seeking for some medical explanation and help please

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