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Diabetes, Smoking Addiction, Have Dull Pain, Numbness In Arms, Heavy Breathing That Aggravates With Smoking, Red Marks On Biceps. Is It Alarming?

hello i am 35 yrs of age im also a type 1 diabetic lately i have been having a intense dull discomfort in my left arm ,sometimes my left hand feels numb,also my breathing feels slightly heavy,ive been trying to quit but when i smoke a cig it gets more intense,also ive noticed a small red welp across my left bycept and a couple of smaller red marks along with it.they dont hurt or feel sore,should i be alarmed?
Fri, 6 Jul 2012
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Hello.Your symptoms are simulating peripheral neuropathy.Peripheral neuropathy often causes numbness and pain in your hands and feet. People typically describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy as tingling or burning, and loss of sensation .Peripheral neuropathy is caused by nerve damage. Diabetes is one of the common cause of peripheral neuropathy.So I would suggest you to bring this to notice of your doctor.Regards.
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Diabetes, Smoking Addiction, Have Dull Pain, Numbness In Arms, Heavy Breathing That Aggravates With Smoking, Red Marks On Biceps. Is It Alarming?

Hello.Your symptoms are simulating peripheral neuropathy.Peripheral neuropathy often causes numbness and pain in your hands and feet. People typically describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy as tingling or burning, and loss of sensation .Peripheral neuropathy is caused by nerve damage. Diabetes is one of the common cause of peripheral neuropathy.So I would suggest you to bring this to notice of your doctor.Regards.