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On Metformin, Simvastain, Hydroco For Numb Fingers And Diabetes. History Of Hip Surgery. Physically Very Active. Suggested Not To Drive. Guide

im 76 went throu hip surgey in jan diebethic take metformin 1 -2 times daily with meal also simvastaintab 10mg every evening also hydroco apap 5mg/325mg -1tablet per day ?fingers numb often . ok I drive the 3 1/2 miles to ymca monday wed. fri from 5am to 8am water walkin backward sideways march forward swim with noodle across belly & barrel in each hand in deep end about 40 ft bout 4 times then if tired march in deep end was told I should not drive ??
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Dear Patient..

Diabetic patients are very prone to neuropathies... that can be peripheral neuropathy.. but as you have numbness in one hand only... its likely to be due to entrapment neuropathy for example carpel tunnel syndrome.
For perfect diagnosis we need to know which fingers and how much area is effected..
Do u feel any pain there?
Is there any problem in gripping.

It is also required to see the deep tendon reflexes and exaamine sensory system at that area. So you can meet your doctor . He can help you with this and if reuired will do Nerve Conduction Velocity test.

Stay Healthy

Dr Anshul, MD
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On Metformin, Simvastain, Hydroco For Numb Fingers And Diabetes. History Of Hip Surgery. Physically Very Active. Suggested Not To Drive. Guide

Dear Patient.. Diabetic patients are very prone to neuropathies... that can be peripheral neuropathy.. but as you have numbness in one hand only... its likely to be due to entrapment neuropathy for example carpel tunnel syndrome. For perfect diagnosis we need to know which fingers and how much area is effected.. Do u feel any pain there? Is there any problem in gripping. It is also required to see the deep tendon reflexes and exaamine sensory system at that area. So you can meet your doctor . He can help you with this and if reuired will do Nerve Conduction Velocity test. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul, MD