
So I Went To The GP On Wednesday. Strange Tingling

Question: So i went to the GP on wednesday. strange tingling pins & needles in hands and feet fot 2 weeks. sometimes sharp stabbing pain in both hands and feet The space between my little toe and the one next to it is completely numb . strange sensation every now and again. My nerve pain in vulvodynia is controlled quite well at the moment. I have been advised that this is likely to not be MS and I dont really fit the XXXXXXX for diabetes. Anyhow, today they took six different bloods for testing and I know 2 of them are diabetes and thyroid. slightly concerned I will have to deal with more constant nerve pain just when I have this controlled.

So i went to the GP on wednesday. strange tingling pins & needles in hands and feet fot 2 weeks. sometimes sharp stabbing pain in both hands and feet The space between my little toe and the one next to it is completely numb . strange sensation every now and again. My nerve pain in vulvodynia is controlled quite well at the moment. I have been advised that this is likely to not be MS and I dont really fit the XXXXXXX for diabetes. Anyhow, today they took six different bloods for testing and I know 2 of them are diabetes and thyroid. slightly concerned I will have to deal with more constant nerve pain just when I have this controlled.
Brief Answer:
Take gabapentine or pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think the other tests were possibly related to kidney function creatinine and urea, the liver, bilirubin and ALT /AST, sedimentation for chronic inflammation and vitamin E and B deficiency.
I can recommend you to take vitamin B 6, B12 and B1 supplements. Also you can take vitamin E supplements.
Taking amitryptiline will help.
Also I can advise you to take pregabalin or gabapentine.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take gabapentine or pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think the other tests were possibly related to kidney function creatinine and urea, the liver, bilirubin and ALT /AST, sedimentation for chronic inflammation and vitamin E and B deficiency.
I can recommend you to take vitamin B 6, B12 and B1 supplements. Also you can take vitamin E supplements.
Taking amitryptiline will help.
Also I can advise you to take pregabalin or gabapentine.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

Brief Answer:
Take gabapentine or pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think the other tests were possibly related to kidney function creatinine and urea, the liver, bilirubin and ALT /AST, sedimentation for chronic inflammation and vitamin E and B deficiency.
I can recommend you to take vitamin B 6, B12 and B1 supplements. Also you can take vitamin E supplements.
Taking amitryptiline will help.
Also I can advise you to take pregabalin or gabapentine.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take gabapentine or pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think the other tests were possibly related to kidney function creatinine and urea, the liver, bilirubin and ALT /AST, sedimentation for chronic inflammation and vitamin E and B deficiency.
I can recommend you to take vitamin B 6, B12 and B1 supplements. Also you can take vitamin E supplements.
Taking amitryptiline will help.
Also I can advise you to take pregabalin or gabapentine.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Do you think they would test for under active thyroid? what do you think the chances of it being periphial neuropathy are?

Do you think they would test for under active thyroid? what do you think the chances of it being periphial neuropathy are?
Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Most probably I think it can be peripheral neuropathy. Also under active thyroid may be possible.
You should get tested.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Peripheral neuropathy is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Most probably I think it can be peripheral neuropathy. Also under active thyroid may be possible.
You should get tested.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Most probably I think it can be peripheral neuropathy. Also under active thyroid may be possible.
You should get tested.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Peripheral neuropathy is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Most probably I think it can be peripheral neuropathy. Also under active thyroid may be possible.
You should get tested.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Thanks very much I do have raynaulds and have done foe many years so I guess it could be related. If all comes back clear and they suggest periphial neuropathy do you think in your experience it could be related to my vulvodynia? Also can nerve pain be fairly mild? and is it treatable ?
thanks again
thanks again

Thanks very much I do have raynaulds and have done foe many years so I guess it could be related. If all comes back clear and they suggest periphial neuropathy do you think in your experience it could be related to my vulvodynia? Also can nerve pain be fairly mild? and is it treatable ?
thanks again
thanks again
Brief Answer:
Both neuropathy and Raynound phenomenon can be related to Hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
OK, further evaluations are needed like a total blood count with formula and ERS since your passed history of Raynound phenomenon.
Low thyroid can cause both Raynound and peripheral neuropathy.
This both can be related to vulvodynia.
It cant be treated definitively but can get better and stop progression.
Nerve pain can be fairly mild.
Antidepressants can be used as you do.
Also gabapentine or pregabalin can be used.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Both neuropathy and Raynound phenomenon can be related to Hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
OK, further evaluations are needed like a total blood count with formula and ERS since your passed history of Raynound phenomenon.
Low thyroid can cause both Raynound and peripheral neuropathy.
This both can be related to vulvodynia.
It cant be treated definitively but can get better and stop progression.
Nerve pain can be fairly mild.
Antidepressants can be used as you do.
Also gabapentine or pregabalin can be used.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
Both neuropathy and Raynound phenomenon can be related to Hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
OK, further evaluations are needed like a total blood count with formula and ERS since your passed history of Raynound phenomenon.
Low thyroid can cause both Raynound and peripheral neuropathy.
This both can be related to vulvodynia.
It cant be treated definitively but can get better and stop progression.
Nerve pain can be fairly mild.
Antidepressants can be used as you do.
Also gabapentine or pregabalin can be used.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Both neuropathy and Raynound phenomenon can be related to Hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
OK, further evaluations are needed like a total blood count with formula and ERS since your passed history of Raynound phenomenon.
Low thyroid can cause both Raynound and peripheral neuropathy.
This both can be related to vulvodynia.
It cant be treated definitively but can get better and stop progression.
Nerve pain can be fairly mild.
Antidepressants can be used as you do.
Also gabapentine or pregabalin can be used.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards.
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards.
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wishing you good health.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


Great help thank you

Great help thank you

Just to let you know bloods came back and I have under active thyroid . Thanks for all your support

Just to let you know bloods came back and I have under active thyroid . Thanks for all your support
Brief Answer:
Levothyroxine is needed.
Detailed Answer:
OK that's right. Then taking thyroid like hormone such levothyroxine will help you with symptoms.
Best regards.
Levothyroxine is needed.
Detailed Answer:
OK that's right. Then taking thyroid like hormone such levothyroxine will help you with symptoms.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Brief Answer:
Levothyroxine is needed.
Detailed Answer:
OK that's right. Then taking thyroid like hormone such levothyroxine will help you with symptoms.
Best regards.
Levothyroxine is needed.
Detailed Answer:
OK that's right. Then taking thyroid like hormone such levothyroxine will help you with symptoms.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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