@rose042012 

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rose042012

"Surface" numbness

Hello all! I have had "surface" numbness for over 8 months now in the bottoms of both feet and most of my right let - I will attempt to describe the issue... I have full strength in my right leg and both feet. My numbness is only at most a quarter inch/skin deep. The bottoms of both feet are numb, but not the tops. My right leg feels this numbness from my ankle to my hip, but not the back side or outer most side of my leg. When I touch my bare skin it feels like I am touching it through a jacket or something. I am not having any trouble walking or exercising. I had an EMG and it came back clear. I do not have any lesions in my neck or back. Has anyone experienced this as an MS symptom? Any help would be appreciated :) Thank you! Rose
@Stumbler

Hi @rose042012 , Sensory issues are unfortunately part and parcel of MS. See :- https://www.mstrust.org.uk/a-z/altered-sensations .

@Avengr13

Hi Rose! Oh yes numbness is a constant companion of mine. My husband loves to stroke my back lightly. I get the heeby jeebies so to speak. Numb but able to feel a light touch and it almost hurts. Sensory problems are a common problem when your nervous system is faulty.