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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Hands And Feet?

Posted on Wed, 21 Jun 2017

Question: I have numbness and tingling in both hands and feet. At night I have bee awakened from pain in both arms lasting for at least 30 minutes. Ihave been checked for diabetics and circulation both of which are normal. I have Parkinson and have a pacemaker do to a fib . I am 83 and in very good health.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Other causes of peripheral neuropathy to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Your symptoms are most likely related to conditions such peripheral neuropathy.

Besides diabetes, other causes that may result in peripheral neuropathy include alcohol use, viral infections, low vitamin B12 in blood, toxic substances, side effects of certain drugs, kidneys, and thyroid gland dysfunction, etc.

In my opinion, it is necessary to get evaluated further about these conditions and to star a treatment with antineuralgic drugs such pregabalin, gabapentin or Amytriptiline.

Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (57 minutes later)

Thank you for your valued reply. I am being treated for Parkinson's by a neurologist and on 26 May 2017 he prescribed a regimen5 of gabapentin 300m/3 times a day. I have yet to experience any change regarding my symptoms. I realize that I have been taking gabapentin for only a short time, but how much longer before I should expect the drug to show its effects?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A couple of weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Generally it takes one or two weeks for gabapentin to show its effects on pain, so I think you should wait another week to see if it is working or not.

Hope I helped you.

Kind regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (11 hours later)

Thanks for your prompt reply. I will take your recommendication and wait for another week or so to allow gabardine to take effect.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.

Feel free to discuss with us about your health issues.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana