Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Pin And Needles In Legs Radiating Down The Toes Along With Numbness?
I suffer from a strange and painful sensation in my legs, feels like concrete running through them, pins and needle sensation down to my toes and my toes are constantly numb, if I cross them they get painful and if I don t they are still the same, sometimes painful when walking or just sitting, I am diabetic and suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and am 49 years old.
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Thank you for question
As you are diabetic , I assume that you are taking metformin for your sugar control. Metformin can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a feeling of numbness, pin and needle sensation in lower legs.
Secondly you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis which may cause painful, pin needle sensations in hand and feet.
Thirdly thorough neurological examination is also a essential in your case hence consult with your physician and ask him about B12 levels.
Regards
As you are diabetic , I assume that you are taking metformin for your sugar control. Metformin can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a feeling of numbness, pin and needle sensation in lower legs.
Secondly you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis which may cause painful, pin needle sensations in hand and feet.
Thirdly thorough neurological examination is also a essential in your case hence consult with your physician and ask him about B12 levels.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....