A symptom I have is that when I hold something in my left hand I don't feel the full weight of it as I feel when I hold it in my right hand.
So something weird is up but no clue what. Any insight would really be appreciated.
Replied by Art (California) on 12/16/2022
EB,
Here is an article that discusses other causes for numbness on one side of the body other than stroke which may be helpful in trying to determine the cause for your left side numbness :
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21015-numbness
Here is a relevant list from the article :
Other medical conditions that may cause numbness include:
- Diabetes
- Infections such as HIV or Lyme disease
- Kidney disease
- Medications or drug use
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke
- Arthritis
- Tumor
- Spread of cancer to the spine
- Animal and insect bites
- Exposure to poisons/toxins
Art
Replied by RB (Somewhere in Europe) on 12/16/2022
EB,
I suggest you rule out carbs. Generally speaking, low carb (ketogenic) diets are the healthiest, and high carb diets are the unhealthiest, and there are many who LOVE carbs, and are addicted to carbs. The most addictive carbs are sugars, fruits, starches, and grains. So, how about testing yourself?
Test #1: Put yourself on a zero carb diet for at least 1 week, and see if the numbness goes away.
Test #2: Once you're back to normal, start eating carbs; at least 2 cups of lentils, per day, every day, for at least 3 days in a row. Keep an eye open for any weakness and or numbness in your arms and legs.
FYI, if *I* eat a lot of carbs, one of my sides gets weak and or numb. This effect is known as "the evil of carbohydrates". I hope this will help you, or somebody!
