Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Burning Sensation On The Fingertips While On Medication For Tremors?
My wife is a 50-year old, African-American woman, who suffered a stroke 2 years ago. She is doing fine but takes medication for hand tremors. Recently, she is experiencing a burning sensation in her fingertips. What could be causing this? Medicine for hand tremors Benztropine MES .5 MG.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hi,
Benztropine Mesylate (MES). 5 mg can cause finger numbness but not burning sensation. If it is unilateral ,it could be due to thalamic stroke. Burning sensation bilateral is otherwise caused by small fiber neuropathy commonest cause being nutritional (deficiency of Vitamin B1, B6 & B12).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas
Internal Medicine Specialist
Benztropine Mesylate (MES). 5 mg can cause finger numbness but not burning sensation. If it is unilateral ,it could be due to thalamic stroke. Burning sensation bilateral is otherwise caused by small fiber neuropathy commonest cause being nutritional (deficiency of Vitamin B1, B6 & B12).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas
Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....