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What Causes Freezing Cold In The Feet,legs,shoulders And Hands?
my brother has symptoms for 6 months to a year. his symptoms will start in his feet and feel like they are in a vise and move up both legs and then in his shoulders and his hands will get cold and he will be freezing and have to cover up also his head will hurt and often get sick at his stomach he gets so weak and has to go to bed and it will pass in about 6 hours. this happens at least 1 x a month. he has had blood work done and an mri and a ultrasound. nothing has shown up,
Mon, 27 May 2019
Hello,
The freezing cold sensation that he is feeling can be due to low levels of vitamin B12. You need to get his blood levels tested and start with proper supplements.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
The freezing cold sensation that he is feeling can be due to low levels of vitamin B12. You need to get his blood levels tested and start with proper supplements.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
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