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What Causes Tingling Sensations In Feet, Face, Head And Hands?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017

Question: can obeah or black magic cause tingles in my feet, face, head and hands... i been having these symptoms since i came in contact with a substance that was placed in my shoes

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Obeah or black magic cannot cause tingling

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

Obeah or black magic cannot cause tingling in your feet, face, head and hands. There are are chemical irritants which if gets in contact with your skin then will produce tingling feeling due to the stimulation of nerve endings but this does not stay for a long time.

You need to get investigated for any vitamin deficiency to know if it is the cause for your symptoms.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (21 hours later)

what possibly chemicals could cause these symptoms??

from my reading i started taking b12 supplements today, however i have never tested for b12 but other cbc test etc all came back normal...

the symptom is on and off and varied from tingles to crawling (on my head, face hands and feet) to burning an itching (in my hands and feet)

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Any allergy causing chemicals will lead to skin tingling

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

These chemicals might include common household cleaners, creams, any acidic substances, plant extracts, fragrances. Basically any chemical which can cause an allergy to your skin and result in tinging or rashes.

The symptoms due to the above chemicals are usually restricted to the area of skin contact. If you have a generalised head to feet symptoms then vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the important conditions which might require attention. This can cause tingling and burning in face, hands or feet.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (2 days later)

i started b12 3 days ago and no result thus far.. is there a limit how much b12 to take per day?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
An adult might require 1 mg vitamin B12 supplement daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

An adult might require 1 mg vitamin B12 supplement daily.

Please refer to the package for accurate information.

You will feel the results after 2 to 3 weeks of taking the vitamin B12. It will take some time to get in to the system.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (24 minutes later)

the tingling/crawling and burning/itching are mostly in my hands and feet.. it doesent affect me when am sleeping, it goes away temporary by it self sometimes or when am active or exercise... been going on since september after a traumatic even..

my room mate set some substance in my shoes to put a XXXXXXX on me he trying to hurt me

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please decrease your anxiety levels and let the vitamins work

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

If your friend put some substance in your shoes in september then the symptoms will not stay for so long. It is possible that your symptoms are from vitamin deficiency an are felt more when you are awake and in anxiety. Please decrease your anxiety levels.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar