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What Causes Loss Of Sensation In The Hands And Feet?

I have gone through some tests and nobody seems to have an answer. I am losing the feelings in my hands and feet to just above my knees. My A1C is 6.1 and my sugar stays around 110. My Dr. has tried to order a genetic test but I cannot afford 12,000.00. My insurance will not cover it because it out of network. What else can I do?
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have loss of sensation in the hands and feet. Well numbness in a hand and feet is usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of one of the nerves or a branch of one of the nerves . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan ,MRI and nerve conduction test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also also check for disc problem . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for problem like diabetes and diabetic neuropathy . For now do light exercises like walking daily and eat healthy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Loss Of Sensation In The Hands And Feet?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have loss of sensation in the hands and feet. Well numbness in a hand and feet is usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of one of the nerves or a branch of one of the nerves . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan ,MRI and nerve conduction test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also also check for disc problem . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for problem like diabetes and diabetic neuropathy . For now do light exercises like walking daily and eat healthy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari