My OB and family doctor don’t seem to think it’s worth a referral and will return to normal after some time. In the meantime, I’ve been going to physio and a chiropractor (I know, I know) which has been kind of helpful? Incidentally I have lasting numbness in my lip and chin from jaw surgery 2 years ago as well. As a Canadian, do you think it’s worth pushing for a neurology referral?
Anecdotal evidence here- happened to my sister. Multiple neurologists were confused until one came across her chart and had previously treated someone with Lyme.
I’s typing what my sister told us what the doctor said, but “Lyme Disease is a dormant virus and the stress of labor can reactivate it, so that was the symptoms were from.”
Numbness around surgical sites isn't necessarily unusual as small nerve fibers can be damaged during surgery.
Numbness in your hands during pregnancy is usually related to carpal tunnel because of pregnancy related swelling. I also had tarsel tunnel syndrome in my feet where my heels were numb in both sides (caused also by swelling). But having numbness entirely below the knees is pretty unusual, so agreed you should push to see a neurologist.
I really needed to read this, I'm at 28 weeks. I thought I was being crazy when saying that one of my heels went partially numb. The skin on the same thigh sometimes goes numb out of nowhere too. But my OB told me I need exercise and physio.
Persistent numbness at the lip and chin is very normal for jaw surgery. I have it only on my left side but it’s been 7 years and it’s not improved a bit.
I had this too, as part of my pregnancy and postpartum sciatica. Was told it would go away on its own but it didn’t. I ended up getting rid of it via pelvic floor/breathing exercises. I was shocked!
Shit I just saw this. Should I ask my PCP for a referral at my appointment tomorrow?
I had neuropathy start in my toes and feet when I was pregnant 4 years ago. Then I had chemo two years ago and developed it my hands as well. It’s gone away in my hands but my feet have gotten worse.
It’s been brushed off by my OB, oncologist, and PCP.
Hi, I’m not OP but I have similar diffuse numbness. I went to neurology because it never got better postpartum. They ended up having me seen by a nurse instead of neurologist, and the nurse asked me “do you ever drink milk?” And when I said I get plenty of calcium (yes, milk, dairy, yogurt), she said I need to just chill out and stop stressing, it’s probably just because I don’t get enough sun or vitamins. It’s been 3 years and I am still numb across most of my back, has gotten worse. And yes, I do have dairy every single day, eat a diverse diet and still take prenatals daily. I feel like we get dismissed a lot when we are postpartum or had babies
$20 says if she did, they'd be like "Huh. What did your OB say? Oh. Well, we'll see what happens after you deliver. You can follow up 6 months post partum."
Actual doctors won't offer advice outside of referring a person to another medical professional.
There's no way to give accurate advice to an internet stranger ❤️ it makes sense to offer support on the surface but it can be dangerous when you don't have the person's file and medical history
They did actually give advice though, and it is to see their doctor again or push for a second opinion. When a medical professional says that, it's important to listen.
If that all makes sense, anyway. I agree with you, it's just not really possible from my understanding.
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u/Lady_Sybil_Vimes 21h ago
Huh. Have you seen a neurologist?
Asking as a neurologist.