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What Could Be The Reasons For Having Numbness On Feet And Hands And Pain From Legs To Spinal Cord To Arm?
I sometimes have numbness on my feet and hand which often occurs at night. I also sometimes have wandering pain as I call it from my legs, to the spinal cord and then shoulder and arm. Could you please advice me as to the likely cause of these symptoms and possible treatment.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
HI,
Your symptoms indicate-
- A generalized weakness with calcium, iron & vitamn D, vitamin B12 shortage.
- Diabetes of long standing causing periferal neuropathy.
- hypothyroidism
_ you can start with a balanced diet with protein,vitamins, iron & calcium supplements.iron,calcium diet with supplements. Vit. B preferably in injectable form. Start with mild exercises.
- consult your doctor for ruling out other causes.& adjunct treatment as per need.
Thanks
Your symptoms indicate-
- A generalized weakness with calcium, iron & vitamn D, vitamin B12 shortage.
- Diabetes of long standing causing periferal neuropathy.
- hypothyroidism
_ you can start with a balanced diet with protein,vitamins, iron & calcium supplements.iron,calcium diet with supplements. Vit. B preferably in injectable form. Start with mild exercises.
- consult your doctor for ruling out other causes.& adjunct treatment as per need.
Thanks
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