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Feeling Numbness And Tingling. Blood Test Normal. Have Neuropathy In Feet. Suggestions?
Question: I would like to know why I have neuropathy in my feet, when I have had every blood test known to man, and all came back normal or negative. It is a feeling of numbness and tingling.
Brief Answer:
Dilantin neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
Thanks for your query. Judging by your comment, you must have had all the basic tests, metabolic, hormonal, etc to explain a peripheral neuropathy and all came back normal.
I suspect that you are suffering from Dilantin neuropathy, which is a very well described phenomenon that could happen at any time during the course of medication but usually in chronic users. It is like you are saying characterized by a sensory neuropathy with tingling and numbness, but no motor signs.
It is many times reversible when discontinuing the drug; I suggest you talk to your prescribing provider and look for an alternative as soon as possible.
Let me share a reference about a great experiment that proved the nerve damage with this agent:
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Also, if you go to Pfizers website on the medication, it is listed as a side effect.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
Dilantin neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
Thanks for your query. Judging by your comment, you must have had all the basic tests, metabolic, hormonal, etc to explain a peripheral neuropathy and all came back normal.
I suspect that you are suffering from Dilantin neuropathy, which is a very well described phenomenon that could happen at any time during the course of medication but usually in chronic users. It is like you are saying characterized by a sensory neuropathy with tingling and numbness, but no motor signs.
It is many times reversible when discontinuing the drug; I suggest you talk to your prescribing provider and look for an alternative as soon as possible.
Let me share a reference about a great experiment that proved the nerve damage with this agent:
WWW.WWWW.WW
Also, if you go to Pfizers website on the medication, it is listed as a side effect.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thankyou, this does make total sense, as I have had epilepsy since childhood. One more question. I have to be on Dilantin or I will have grand mall seizures. I have not had a grand mall for 15 or 20 years. Are there alternatives to dilantin, that will control seizures as well? Thankyou for your time!
Brief Answer:
Yes, several options
Detailed Answer:
Yes, indeed there are several options other than Dilantin for grand mal seizures, the two most commonly prescibed are valproic acid and levetiracetam (Keppra); both are quite effective.
Glad I could help, wish you the best
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Yes, several options
Detailed Answer:
Yes, indeed there are several options other than Dilantin for grand mal seizures, the two most commonly prescibed are valproic acid and levetiracetam (Keppra); both are quite effective.
Glad I could help, wish you the best
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thankyou very much!!! I will be talking to my doctor about these medications next week. Please have a wonderful weekend :)
Brief Answer:
Thank you
Detailed Answer:
Thank you, best regards
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Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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