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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Feet And Sensitive Lump On Ankles
I have an appointment for an EMG on September 2. I just keep feeling worse and I miss work. Could it be food or drink that I ingest? I have numb feet, a lumb on both ankles that is sensitive to touch and that gets larger and smaller. my veins frequently feel like they are on fire. the muscle in the back of my left calf is very sore right now. I am very tired. my knee joints get stiff and hurt. If I don t lay down, I get feverish and chill
Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia.
I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well.
Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Feet And Sensitive Lump On Ankles
Hi, There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia is one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest doing Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon