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History Of Hip Replacement. What Could Be Causing Numbness And Tingling In Feet?

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Posted on Fri, 29 Nov 2013
Question: both numb and tingling feet started after first hip replacement 1993.starts to get worse while doing bending ,coinsided with tinnitus suddenly starting which I have taken medication ever since. They have helped me cope with the tinnitus since.. Recently started on blood pressure tables
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Can be due to many causes. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The numb and tingling feet that you are having are likely to be related to a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. It is not related to the blood pressure medicine thta you have started recently. Other causes include injury to the back or spinal cord, Lack of blood supply to the legs as a result of plaque formation in the blood vessels, diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis and underactive thyroid. Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium, or sodium in your body and a lack of vitamin B12 can also cause tingling sensations. Firstly, I’ll request you to get your blood sugar/HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) tested to rule out Diabetes mellitus. Also get your thyroid hormones levels evaluated. You can take some vit B12 for some days and see if the symptoms improve. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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History Of Hip Replacement. What Could Be Causing Numbness And Tingling In Feet?

Brief Answer: Can be due to many causes. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The numb and tingling feet that you are having are likely to be related to a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. It is not related to the blood pressure medicine thta you have started recently. Other causes include injury to the back or spinal cord, Lack of blood supply to the legs as a result of plaque formation in the blood vessels, diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis and underactive thyroid. Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium, or sodium in your body and a lack of vitamin B12 can also cause tingling sensations. Firstly, I’ll request you to get your blood sugar/HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) tested to rule out Diabetes mellitus. Also get your thyroid hormones levels evaluated. You can take some vit B12 for some days and see if the symptoms improve. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.