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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Foot Upon Waking Up?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Question: Tingling in the left foot and leg only. More pronounced when I awake in the morning.
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Tingling and numbness are signs of nerve involvement.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM,
Tingling and numbness are signs of nerve involvement.
You probably have a mild neuropathy.
Are you a Diabetic?
Please take a high dose of B1, B6 and B12.
You can also try Pregaba 75 mg under your doctor's supervision.
Regards
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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Foot Upon Waking Up?

Brief Answer: Tingling and numbness are signs of nerve involvement. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM, Tingling and numbness are signs of nerve involvement. You probably have a mild neuropathy. Are you a Diabetic? Please take a high dose of B1, B6 and B12. You can also try Pregaba 75 mg under your doctor's supervision. Regards