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What Causes Weakness And Tingling In Body, Arms And Legs?
Question: I've been experiencing weakness and tingling in my body, arms, and legs. Sometimes light headed too. I have been having more palpitations lately and just started a medication for them. I also have 2 herniated discs in my neck. I have also been very worried about my husband who has been sick lately. I see my doctor on Monday but when I get this feeling it is frightening and worrisome, which I'm sure doesn't help any. Not sure what my question is exactly. Is this something I should worry about?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms related to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
I read your query carefully and I understand your concern.
Looking at your symptoms and history I believe the most probable cause is anxiety which is commonly associated with such sensory symptoms.
Drugs like Attivan can occasionally help, but it can develop tolerance (not achieve the desired effect anymore) in time, so if it is becoming a common occurrence antidepressants are more appropriate in the long term.
While commonly there is no identifiable cause for anxiety some blood tests must be made to exclude some specific causes such as elevated thyroid hormone or electrolyte alterations.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Symptoms related to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
I read your query carefully and I understand your concern.
Looking at your symptoms and history I believe the most probable cause is anxiety which is commonly associated with such sensory symptoms.
Drugs like Attivan can occasionally help, but it can develop tolerance (not achieve the desired effect anymore) in time, so if it is becoming a common occurrence antidepressants are more appropriate in the long term.
While commonly there is no identifiable cause for anxiety some blood tests must be made to exclude some specific causes such as elevated thyroid hormone or electrolyte alterations.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you! I have been having a problem with low potassium. I'm on a supplement and it is still a little low. I'll be discussing that with my doctor on Monday too. I'm not sure how low it is because she just left a message telling me to continue taking the supplement.
Brief Answer:
Potassium level can potentially be related.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back at me.
Low potassium levels can at times cause muscle cramps, fatigue, palpitation although I wouldn't have put it as the most common culprit, usually symptoms like yours are associated more with low magnesium or calcium. Since you've been tested for potassium perhaps you were tested for those as well and came back normal. I still belive thyroid function should be evaluated.
You can discuss that as well as the potassium level with your physician.
I hope to have been of help.
Potassium level can potentially be related.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back at me.
Low potassium levels can at times cause muscle cramps, fatigue, palpitation although I wouldn't have put it as the most common culprit, usually symptoms like yours are associated more with low magnesium or calcium. Since you've been tested for potassium perhaps you were tested for those as well and came back normal. I still belive thyroid function should be evaluated.
You can discuss that as well as the potassium level with your physician.
I hope to have been of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Thank you!
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your appreciative words!
I would be happy to answer any further questions. If or when you have no more questions I would kindly ask you to close the query.
I wish you good health.
Thank you!
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your appreciative words!
I would be happy to answer any further questions. If or when you have no more questions I would kindly ask you to close the query.
I wish you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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