My Back And Lipsintermittently Go Numb. What Could Cause This?
Question: My back and lipsintermittently go numb. What could cause this?
On too many meds to list here....
Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor "service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Numbness is, in most of the cases, a symptom that indicates peripheral nervous system compromise.
Since you are suffering from diabetes and you use lots of drugs, both these ( diabetes itself and adverse effects of drugs ) may cause your symptoms.
So, in my opinion, peripheral neuropathy is a condition to consider.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Peripheral neuropathy to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor "service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Numbness is, in most of the cases, a symptom that indicates peripheral nervous system compromise.
Since you are suffering from diabetes and you use lots of drugs, both these ( diabetes itself and adverse effects of drugs ) may cause your symptoms.
So, in my opinion, peripheral neuropathy is a condition to consider.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng