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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Hands And Legs Despite Taking Lyrica?

hi , I am 46 years old, i have tingling sensation in both hands and legs for quite sometime now. The doctor had prescribed me the following 1)lignocaine hydrochloride gel 2)lyrica 75mg but no much difference has occured. kindly tell me what is to be done now
Mon, 9 Mar 2020
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Hi,

It could be due to underlying vitamin-B12 deficiency. I would suggest the following injection - hydroxycobalmine every alternate day for 2 months. Tab Duloxetine once daily instead of Lyrica.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Hands And Legs Despite Taking Lyrica?

Hi, It could be due to underlying vitamin-B12 deficiency. I would suggest the following injection - hydroxycobalmine every alternate day for 2 months. Tab Duloxetine once daily instead of Lyrica. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician