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Tingling In Lower Legs, Drinking Or Smoking Increases Tingling. Normal Blood Tests. Recommendations?

over the last year i have had tingling in my lower legs. i went to the docs who gave me blood tests and stuck pins in my legs and feet. he said i was fine. i am active and zumba. i am 45. i have drunk too much over the last 4 years. i recently gave up smoking but have started again, my legs seem to get worse with drink and smoke.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello, thanks for writing. Your symptoms of tingling in legs could be due to "neuritis" which develops secondary to alchohol consumption. Also alchoholics develop Vitamin B12 deficiency over a period of time, which inturn causes neuritis symptoms. This is also to inform you that smoking will also have an impact on the peripheral nerves contributing its share on your symptoms. I suggest you to undergo Vit B12 estimation and take a General physician/Neurophysicians consultation. Hope this helps you. Good day
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Tingling In Lower Legs, Drinking Or Smoking Increases Tingling. Normal Blood Tests. Recommendations?

Hello, thanks for writing. Your symptoms of tingling in legs could be due to neuritis which develops secondary to alchohol consumption. Also alchoholics develop Vitamin B12 deficiency over a period of time, which inturn causes neuritis symptoms. This is also to inform you that smoking will also have an impact on the peripheral nerves contributing its share on your symptoms. I suggest you to undergo Vit B12 estimation and take a General physician/Neurophysicians consultation. Hope this helps you. Good day