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What Causes Numb Feet With Normal Thyroid And CBC Test Results?
Question: Have 2 numb feet, started a few years ago with the 3 small toes on each foot...now they are completely numb...I have been tested for thyroid and cbc tests...all are ok....A1c is 6.4 dr says its pre diabetes
could it be a pinched nerve in my back? as I have a very sore stiff lower spine....
what should I do?
I am a big guy 6'4" 375 I am in good shape otherwise can ride my mountain bike 10 miles...I do get a lot of water retention in legs.....take Benicar hzt 20mg
could it be a pinched nerve in my back? as I have a very sore stiff lower spine....
what should I do?
I am a big guy 6'4" 375 I am in good shape otherwise can ride my mountain bike 10 miles...I do get a lot of water retention in legs.....take Benicar hzt 20mg
Brief Answer:
Yes this can be due to pinched nerve in spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have read your query,
Yes this can be due to pinched nerve in spine.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your foot.
I will advise you to do MRI spine and EMG-NCV [Nerve conduction study] and consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Peripheral numbness is common in diabetic but incidence is low in prediabetic.
Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate peripheral neuropathy. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetable.
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine.
Thats good that thyroid and cbc are normal.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Yes this can be due to pinched nerve in spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have read your query,
Yes this can be due to pinched nerve in spine.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your foot.
I will advise you to do MRI spine and EMG-NCV [Nerve conduction study] and consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Peripheral numbness is common in diabetic but incidence is low in prediabetic.
Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate peripheral neuropathy. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetable.
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine.
Thats good that thyroid and cbc are normal.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Can I take b12 pills??? I did have a nerve conduction study they said I had naurapathy. I will cut out citrus and dairy. How about coffee? Anything else I can do?
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Brief Answer:
Injectable vit B 12 are superior for achieving normal sr B12 level
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Injectable vit B 12 are superior for achieving normal sr B12 level as intestinal absorption with oral medication is not there, so I will advise to take intramuscular injection alternate day at least 6, and then repeat blood test.
If not possible then Tab hosit contains B12 which you can take daily one for few months.
You can take coffee but not very frequently.
Keep regular diabetic check up.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Injectable vit B 12 are superior for achieving normal sr B12 level
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Injectable vit B 12 are superior for achieving normal sr B12 level as intestinal absorption with oral medication is not there, so I will advise to take intramuscular injection alternate day at least 6, and then repeat blood test.
If not possible then Tab hosit contains B12 which you can take daily one for few months.
You can take coffee but not very frequently.
Keep regular diabetic check up.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
One thing I have been eating a lot of oranges 2-3 a day. Just bought a 10lb bag. Lol... my wife takes injectable b12 I had her give me a shot this am. How long until I see if this works? Also I stopped the oranges today.. anything else? It's tough to find a dr who will listen. They just write a prescription and send u on your way
Big thanks.XXXXXX
Big thanks.XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
You may need to take 5 to 7 injections of B12 alternate day to see for results.
Continue diet advised to you.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga,pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
You may need to take 5 to 7 injections of B12 alternate day to see for results.
Continue diet advised to you.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga,pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also due that.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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