Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Arms And Face

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Question: About 4 months ago I had very mild nausea and vomited one morning and then a week or so alfer noticed an unusual numbness in one foot - this had never happened before but disappeared after a few days. Then for the last four months have had ongoing warmth/tingling/pain feelings in both hands and feet sometimes making it difficult to sleep etc. also noticed mild itching in my arms/face with occasional small rashes that only last a day or two
Is this anything to be concerned about. viral?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated by a neurologist and investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms of tingling sensation in all four limbs may be due to neuropathy.
Is there any diabetes, hypothyroidism, liver disease or kidney disease?
You should get a nerve conduction study done.
Blood investigation like sugar, Thyroid profile, vitamin B 12, renal function test and liver function test should be done.
For treatment you can try pregabalin with methylcobalamin.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 hours later)

Thanks for the reply

Could there also be a viral infection involved?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised, less likely to be viral

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Viral infection and related symptoms don't persists for months in neuropathic diseases.
Evaluated on lines of neuropathy is advised as discussed earlier.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D