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What Causes Numbness On The Left Hand And Foot?

Hi...I am feeling a little bit of numbness in my left hand and left foot, which comes and goes. I checked my BP 20 minutes ago and it was138/72, pulse was 88. The medication I take is Coversyl Plus HD 8mg+2.5mg. in the morning. I do take estrogen .3 and Pepcid 20 mg per day and also Vitamins. I am a former nurse who worries to much...:) I will be 72 years old this November . Thanking you in advance for your reply. Yolanade
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.

I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about your numbness..

As you have mentioned two drugs for hypertension and one for gastric concern. It seems there is no relation between your current medication and numbness.

Most of the transient numbness is because of nerve compression of people who don't walk and work too much. Second one is vitamin B 12 deficiency though it is like tingling sensations.
As you have mentioned only one side of the body gets numb this can be either because of central neuropathy or lesion. You must get a scan of head (CT/MRI) done to rule out any possible major problem.

Before that you need to start little actively and have vitamin supplements as well as blood sugar done. If you feel better then there is no need for scan.

Hope the answer to your query, in case you want any further assistance write to us we will be happy to help.

Regards
Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray.
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What Causes Numbness On The Left Hand And Foot?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about your numbness.. As you have mentioned two drugs for hypertension and one for gastric concern. It seems there is no relation between your current medication and numbness. Most of the transient numbness is because of nerve compression of people who don t walk and work too much. Second one is vitamin B 12 deficiency though it is like tingling sensations. As you have mentioned only one side of the body gets numb this can be either because of central neuropathy or lesion. You must get a scan of head (CT/MRI) done to rule out any possible major problem. Before that you need to start little actively and have vitamin supplements as well as blood sugar done. If you feel better then there is no need for scan. Hope the answer to your query, in case you want any further assistance write to us we will be happy to help. Regards Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray.