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Prickling, Numbness In Feet, Hands. Taking Painkillers. Carpel Tunnel Surgery Done. Treatment?

i had carpel tunnel surgery on both wrists last sep and july bi have been on painkillers ever since.Today i am in constant pain with pins and needles burning numbness and prickling in my underneath of my feet and my hands going up to my elbows. After a months break of meds back on lycria it now has got so bad constant i am to see my doctor in the morning what can i ask to get help
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

These are features of peripheral polyneuropathy. Commonest cause is Vitamin B12 deficiency; hypothyroidism (since you had carpel tunnel syndrome); or inherent (genetic) hemoglobin disorders.

Discuss the above-mentioned possibilities with your doctor, who will investigate you for the possibilities.

In the meanwhile, you may start with Vitamin B12 (Mecobalamine) tablets/capsules of 1.5mg daily. Better still, take B12 injections for faster relief (if your symptoms are due to B12 deficiency).

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Prickling, Numbness In Feet, Hands. Taking Painkillers. Carpel Tunnel Surgery Done. Treatment?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. These are features of peripheral polyneuropathy. Commonest cause is Vitamin B12 deficiency; hypothyroidism (since you had carpel tunnel syndrome); or inherent (genetic) hemoglobin disorders. Discuss the above-mentioned possibilities with your doctor, who will investigate you for the possibilities. In the meanwhile, you may start with Vitamin B12 (Mecobalamine) tablets/capsules of 1.5mg daily. Better still, take B12 injections for faster relief (if your symptoms are due to B12 deficiency). Dr. Rakesh Karanwal