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On Low Carb Diet Plan, Tingling In Arms And Legs, Had Fast Food Diet. Cause For Numbness And Tingling?

I recently went on a low carb diet , its been 2 days now! Im experiencing a lot of tingling in my arms legs, they fall asleep on me being in the same position for more than 5 mins. Prior to my diet, I was a fast food junky, eating chocolate, chips , pastries anything bad for You , u name it. ! also smoke close to a pack of cigarettes a day, that s the next thing im quitting as soon as i lose some weight. Can sugar and carbohydrate withdrawal cause this numbness and tingling im feeling?
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either a fluctuation of blood glucose level (due to sugar and carbohydrate withdrawal) or Neuropathy (damage to the nerves).
Given that you smoke close to a pack of cigarettes a day, it can act as risk factors for the same.
An estimation of the blood glucose level & nerve conduction studies will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in diet to help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
Avoid smoking.
Also get a diet chart prepared from a Dietician, according to the need of your body.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status, exercise regularly and avoid stress.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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On Low Carb Diet Plan, Tingling In Arms And Legs, Had Fast Food Diet. Cause For Numbness And Tingling?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either a fluctuation of blood glucose level (due to sugar and carbohydrate withdrawal) or Neuropathy (damage to the nerves). Given that you smoke close to a pack of cigarettes a day, it can act as risk factors for the same. An estimation of the blood glucose level & nerve conduction studies will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in diet to help in blood formation & nerve conduction. Avoid smoking. Also get a diet chart prepared from a Dietician, according to the need of your body. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status, exercise regularly and avoid stress. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.