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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling From Knee To Ankles

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014

Question: Hi I am 39 weigh 118 and 5'4. I have been have a burning sensation in my feet for the past year. Over the past 2 months it has increased tremendously. From my knee to ankle feels numb and tingles. I have little beads in my shin that are in clusters and are very sore to touch. My left ankle swelled up for no reason three days ago the size of golf ball. I woke up yesterday and my right knee was swollen and hurt to bend it. My hands are are sore and swelling as well. I went to podiatrist n he diagnosed me with neuropathy three weeks ago and put me on neurotin. My pain has increased and migrating further up legs. I train horses and am an outdoors person but this has really dragged me down to the point I don't even get out of bed some days. Please help me!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am Dr. Alok; pleased to answer your health related query
With your history, it seems that you have arthritis, which involve multiple joints. You need to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible.

Remember, neuropathy does not cause swelling. It explains the burning and numbness, however appearance of swelling involving both upper and lower limbs is not typical of neuropathy. I will urge you to visit your treating doctor and discuss about arthritis. If he/she feels appropriate, you should see a rheumatologist soon. A details evaluation will be necessary to confirm this illness.

Hope this helped you. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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