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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Effect In The Hands?

I have developed pain and numbness in both hands with severe tingling. My legs feel very heavy and my feet /ankles are very stiff. This has continued to progress over the past two months. I do not take any medication and I am 52 years old and healthy. I wake up frequently at night because of the numbness and pain. In the mornings when I first put my feet on the floor it is difficult for me to walk. This has all progressed quickly.... thanks, sheila
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.There are many causes of such numbness. You should get your blood sugar to exclude diabetes.You can get your thyroid function test to exclude thyroid disease. You can get your vitamin B12 and vitamin D to rule out vitamin deficiency. You can get your lumbar spine x ray to rule out lumbar spondylosis. Till then you can take Mecobalamine, vitamin and trace elements supplements and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Effect In The Hands?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.There are many causes of such numbness. You should get your blood sugar to exclude diabetes.You can get your thyroid function test to exclude thyroid disease. You can get your vitamin B12 and vitamin D to rule out vitamin deficiency. You can get your lumbar spine x ray to rule out lumbar spondylosis. Till then you can take Mecobalamine, vitamin and trace elements supplements and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.