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Reason For Experiencing Lightheadedness And Tingling In Left Arm And Leg After Long Car Drive

I am a 60 year old man in excellent health I recently had a Dr exam and tokd him that I had noticed that after a long car ride for 1 hour, when I get out of the car quickl I get a wave of lightheadedness and get light tingling on my left side arm and leg that last for less than a minute.He said it was hypotension and I should not be worried about it. I have moderate Hypertension confirmed white coat syndrome Resting blood pressure is in the 120 to 140 with the systolic as low as 60 or highs in the mid 90 My cholesterol is 180 and I had a carotid scan and the technician said he was envious as I am totally open.I am a little concerned about the wave of tingling and lite headedness
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Nerve compression due to incorrect posture or maintenance of same posture for prolonged time.
2. Peripheral neuropathy.
3. Any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar levels
4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status.
5. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, Thyroid profile & nerve conduction studies will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation needs to be added in the diet.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist for proper clinical examination.
Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.

Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Reason For Experiencing Lightheadedness And Tingling In Left Arm And Leg After Long Car Drive

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Nerve compression due to incorrect posture or maintenance of same posture for prolonged time. 2. Peripheral neuropathy. 3. Any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar levels 4. Inadequate hydration & nutrition status. 5. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, Magnesium, etc. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels, Thyroid profile & nerve conduction studies will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with nervigenic agents (like Vit B6, B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & mineral supplementation needs to be added in the diet. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist for proper clinical examination. Meanwhile, maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. Wishing a good health. Take care.