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What Causes Warm Sensation In The Legs While On Turmeric Tablets?
Question: I have suddenly started to have very warm legs in the night, I have been taking Tumeric Tablets for about a month, wondering if that could be the cause, I have never taken them before. The only medication I take is a blood pressure tablet and the odd sleeping tablet, which I have had for a long time. I am 92 yrs old, but consider myself to be quite good, I also wonder if I am anemic as my nails are very pale, and I have not got a lot of energy, just a guess. I have my blood pressure taken reguarly. So sudden this problem. Please help if you can. Thankyou, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Anemia due to nutritional deficiency with early peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Turmeric tablets are not known to have this side effect. Rather it has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, which should be beneficial in this condition.
2. I consider anemia could be a cause. Due to anemia, the overall circulation speed increases, which can be felt as warmth. However, the whole body should feel warm. If the nails are pale, then it should be definitely anemia.
3. However, along with anemia due to nutritional deficiency. I am strongly considering an option of early peripheral neuropathy changes.
4. Nutritional deficiency particularly Vit B12 can also induce anemia as well as neuropathy changes. If you were my patient, I would advise you to get your hemoglobin checked first. Anemia definitely requires correction. Along with it nutritional supplements composed of Vit B1, B6 and B12 will be necessary for correction of peripheral neuropathy.
5. Correction of anemia will improve your energy. You can continue with turmeric tablets. Also, concentrate on good protein rich diet along with good hydration. Nutritional supplements will be necessary. If it is neuropathy, it will take 1-2 months for improvement. As the whole body is not warm and there is no sweating, I won't think of anything else for now. Do get the tests done.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Anemia due to nutritional deficiency with early peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Turmeric tablets are not known to have this side effect. Rather it has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, which should be beneficial in this condition.
2. I consider anemia could be a cause. Due to anemia, the overall circulation speed increases, which can be felt as warmth. However, the whole body should feel warm. If the nails are pale, then it should be definitely anemia.
3. However, along with anemia due to nutritional deficiency. I am strongly considering an option of early peripheral neuropathy changes.
4. Nutritional deficiency particularly Vit B12 can also induce anemia as well as neuropathy changes. If you were my patient, I would advise you to get your hemoglobin checked first. Anemia definitely requires correction. Along with it nutritional supplements composed of Vit B1, B6 and B12 will be necessary for correction of peripheral neuropathy.
5. Correction of anemia will improve your energy. You can continue with turmeric tablets. Also, concentrate on good protein rich diet along with good hydration. Nutritional supplements will be necessary. If it is neuropathy, it will take 1-2 months for improvement. As the whole body is not warm and there is no sweating, I won't think of anything else for now. Do get the tests done.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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