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Frequent Numbness In Hands And Feet, Increased Weakness, Blood Work Clear. Had Fibromyalgia, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Help?

I am a 41 year old female. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and secondary adrenal insufficiency approximately 10 years ago. In the past 6 months I have been having increasing problems with my hands and feet going numb. It is now to the point that the numbness reaches to my shoulders and knees. I have sensations of electrical shocks in my arms and legs at times. I am becoming weaker and there are times the pain is more than I can bear. My bloodwork is completely normal and my doctor doesn t know what to do with me.
Wed, 2 Jan 2013
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Hi there,

Having known disorder of fibromyalgia and adrenal disorder, one also needs to look at blood glucose levels, thyroid panel and most importantly Vit B 12 levels. Any disturbances in these tests can cause the neuropathic symptoms in you.
If all the tests are normal then please see a good Neurologist as you should not ignore symptoms of numbness in any case.
If you have done those tests, please get back with reports for further guidance. Take care.
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Frequent Numbness In Hands And Feet, Increased Weakness, Blood Work Clear. Had Fibromyalgia, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Help?

Hi there, Having known disorder of fibromyalgia and adrenal disorder, one also needs to look at blood glucose levels, thyroid panel and most importantly Vit B 12 levels. Any disturbances in these tests can cause the neuropathic symptoms in you. If all the tests are normal then please see a good Neurologist as you should not ignore symptoms of numbness in any case. If you have done those tests, please get back with reports for further guidance. Take care.