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Are Pins And Needles, Numbness And Pain In Feet And Legs For Over A Year A Serious Health Concern?
Question: I have had pins and needles, numbness and pain in my feet arms and legs for over a year. I have a continues high CRP. 4 growths on my thyroid discovered several years ago. RecentlyI had more blood tests and they show high CRP, high LDL-p, High thyroglobulin and high MCV. ANy ideas for next steps?
Brief Answer:
Need to rule out autoimmune thyroiditis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you are experiencing point towards decreased thyroid hormone level/hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism can lead to peripheral neuropathy (pins and needles sensation), increased LDL levels and high MCV. And the likely cause for hypothyroidism in your case is an autoimmune attack of the thyroid gland which can cause high CRP and thyroglobulin levels.
Thyroid function test, autoantibody levels and biopsy of the thyroid gland can confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for the necessary evaluation
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Need to rule out autoimmune thyroiditis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you are experiencing point towards decreased thyroid hormone level/hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism can lead to peripheral neuropathy (pins and needles sensation), increased LDL levels and high MCV. And the likely cause for hypothyroidism in your case is an autoimmune attack of the thyroid gland which can cause high CRP and thyroglobulin levels.
Thyroid function test, autoantibody levels and biopsy of the thyroid gland can confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for the necessary evaluation
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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