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Pin Prick Feeling On Feet. Hypothyroid. Reason?
Hello and thanx in advance. . I am a 38 year old lady and overweight. . For the past few weeks there is a mild random pin prick feeling on both my feet..especially the top portions and near the toe and other toe fingers... it comes and goes. .. but it's irritating snf sometimes painful.. I don't exert much... but I spend lot of time in front of the computer... I am having hyothyroid for the past 4 years.. what could be the reason? Thanx in advance. ..
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Hello user,
What you are experiencing is just a neural consequences of your hypothyroidism, known as peripheral neuropathy.
You are advised to get some supplementary vitamins and minerals with prior prescription from your treating endocrinologist.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr Hari Om Chandrakar
MBBS
What you are experiencing is just a neural consequences of your hypothyroidism, known as peripheral neuropathy.
You are advised to get some supplementary vitamins and minerals with prior prescription from your treating endocrinologist.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr Hari Om Chandrakar
MBBS
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