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What Causes Tingling And Muscle Weakness In Arms?

Starting 2 days ago, I experienced extreme fatigue and muscle pain & weakness, especially in my calves and legs. Saturday, yesterday, (and today my fingers, palms were numb with mottled red color, feet were also numb, more muscle pain and weakness in lower and upper arms, calves and thighs. Hard to make a fist in both hands, write, hold things or do productive movements in both hands. Joints are not swollen. Quick onset for tingling and muscle weakness. History of type 2 diabetes, on glipizide 10mg 2x/day and levermeir 18 unit IM at night. Got over sinisitis with antibiotics - a couple weeks ago, contracted it end of July. Lasted over 6 weeks. Had rheumatoid arthritis as young adult, no active issues for years. Do I need to take immediate action or wait and see if this passes.
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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There is a possibility of diabetic neuropathy in you that must be investigated in detail. Diabetes itself starts affecting the nerves, eyes and kidneys in all patients having the condition for years. It is possible that you are experiencing the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.

Possibility of Vitamin B 12 deficiency must also be considered. In those taking oral glucose lowering medications like metformin, there is malabsorption of Vitamin B 12 from the intestines. This can cause a chronic deficiency state and leads to symptoms like numbness and tingling in arms and feet.

Please get examined by your doctor regularly and take Vitamin B 12 supplement. This will restore Vitamin B 12 levels to normal and prevent deficiency state. Please do not worry.
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What Causes Tingling And Muscle Weakness In Arms?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. There is a possibility of diabetic neuropathy in you that must be investigated in detail. Diabetes itself starts affecting the nerves, eyes and kidneys in all patients having the condition for years. It is possible that you are experiencing the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Possibility of Vitamin B 12 deficiency must also be considered. In those taking oral glucose lowering medications like metformin, there is malabsorption of Vitamin B 12 from the intestines. This can cause a chronic deficiency state and leads to symptoms like numbness and tingling in arms and feet. Please get examined by your doctor regularly and take Vitamin B 12 supplement. This will restore Vitamin B 12 levels to normal and prevent deficiency state. Please do not worry.