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Can HCG Diet Cause Side Effects Like Numbness In Fingers?

I started the HCG diet about two months ago. I have had idiopathic peripheral neuropathy for 30 years. It has bothered my feet and ankles. Since starting the diet, I have developed numbness in my fingers. That could either be a natural progression of the PN. Could it also be a result of the HCG diet? Thank you.
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
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Hello,

HCG diet is not approved for weight loss unless it was recommended by your doctor.

As it contains restrictions in foods, you might suffer a lack of nutrients, plus changes in pH of body fluids.

All these changes might affect the already damaged nerves, precipitating neuropathy pain flare-up.

So you should stop this diet, and if it was recommended by your doctor, report this to him/her.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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Can HCG Diet Cause Side Effects Like Numbness In Fingers?

Hello, HCG diet is not approved for weight loss unless it was recommended by your doctor. As it contains restrictions in foods, you might suffer a lack of nutrients, plus changes in pH of body fluids. All these changes might affect the already damaged nerves, precipitating neuropathy pain flare-up. So you should stop this diet, and if it was recommended by your doctor, report this to him/her. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician