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Is Tingling Sensation A Symptom Of Anemia?
Sir iam having hypothyroidism and hypertension since 2007 June . Last year in February 2015 got my sugar levels tested not diabetic my h1a1c level is 5.7 or 5.8 within range as said by my doctor since a month ago not so sure but from past 10days iam experiencing tingling sensation in both feet especially left leg more and right leg little bit less it s like pricking with needles and rarely itchiness. I don t work in office but I sit for very long hours crossed seeing iPad because my baby is in kindergarten and I will be searching all the educational websites to teach my daughter . If iam walking daily for an hour or so I will not have that sensation for 2days and again after that iam experiencing same tingling sensation iam using levothyroxin 100mcg and hypertension medications telmisartan 25 mcg sir . I wanted to know that one of my friend said me that if we are anemic also we feel same tingling sensation is that correct. Sir please answer thanks I apperciate
Mon, 9 Mar 2020
Hi,
Tingling sensation can be due to a symptom of anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. However, based on your history you seem to be suffering from the symptoms suggestive of pinched nerve as a result of sitting crossed legs for extended periods of time. A pinched nerve occurs when tissues press on the nerve, causing tingling sensation or even weakness due to prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Many pinched nerves resolve on their own and do not need medical treatment. While you are resting, avoid sitting crossed legs, do gentle stretches and exercises in between periods of rest. Although it is very rare, similar symptoms can also be associated with anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Tingling sensation can be due to a symptom of anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. However, based on your history you seem to be suffering from the symptoms suggestive of pinched nerve as a result of sitting crossed legs for extended periods of time. A pinched nerve occurs when tissues press on the nerve, causing tingling sensation or even weakness due to prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Many pinched nerves resolve on their own and do not need medical treatment. While you are resting, avoid sitting crossed legs, do gentle stretches and exercises in between periods of rest. Although it is very rare, similar symptoms can also be associated with anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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