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Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis And Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Tingling Fingers, Swelling, Itching. Need To See Endocrinologist?
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For the past 3 years or more, I have shared my concern numerous times with my primary doctor. I am 66 years old but look 40-45. Recent Lab work: Weight 152, Glucose level is 89, LDL 153, Total Cholesterol 235.
Treating cholesterol with a modified diet, Red Yeast Rice and exercise. Diagnosed with mild spinal stenosis and scoliosis and chronic venous insufficiency.
Do I need to see an endocrinologist? My feet, arms and fingers are tingling. My fingers are swelling and I am itching. Last night I was very restless due to the acute tingling of my extremities. Please advise.
Thanks you,
Joan
Hi!
For the past 3 years or more, I have shared my concern numerous times with my primary doctor. I am 66 years old but look 40-45. Recent Lab work: Weight 152, Glucose level is 89, LDL 153, Total Cholesterol 235.
Treating cholesterol with a modified diet, Red Yeast Rice and exercise. Diagnosed with mild spinal stenosis and scoliosis and chronic venous insufficiency.
Do I need to see an endocrinologist? My feet, arms and fingers are tingling. My fingers are swelling and I am itching. Last night I was very restless due to the acute tingling of my extremities. Please advise.
Thanks you,
Joan
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Endocrinologist specialise in treating persons with metabolic or hormonal problems such as thyroid diseases, diabetes, addisons , to name a few.
The speciality does not include spinal diseases and venous insufficiency.
The tingling sensation that you are experiencing in the limbs would be best treated by a neurologist if they have not been addressed by your primary care doctor.
I hope this helps
Endocrinologist specialise in treating persons with metabolic or hormonal problems such as thyroid diseases, diabetes, addisons , to name a few.
The speciality does not include spinal diseases and venous insufficiency.
The tingling sensation that you are experiencing in the limbs would be best treated by a neurologist if they have not been addressed by your primary care doctor.
I hope this helps
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