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What Causes Numbness, Swelling And Loss Of Strength In Knees And Hands?

It started in My left hand getting numb then swelling up then went to right knee then down to left foot then right foot all of which are still inflamed and highly sensitive while i am losing strength and function with both limbs,,, almost to the point that which i can barely grasp a spoon to eat cereal
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness, swelling and loss of strength in knees and hands . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy , herniated disc and guillain-Barre syndrome . The symptoms can also be due to carpal tunnel syndrome , tenderness or tennis elbow . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondolysis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also prescribe orthodox MR , nerve supplement for quick healing and as you to give proper rest to hand and knee . Doctor may also refer you to chiropractor .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness, Swelling And Loss Of Strength In Knees And Hands?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness, swelling and loss of strength in knees and hands . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy , herniated disc and guillain-Barre syndrome . The symptoms can also be due to carpal tunnel syndrome , tenderness or tennis elbow . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondolysis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also prescribe orthodox MR , nerve supplement for quick healing and as you to give proper rest to hand and knee . Doctor may also refer you to chiropractor . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari