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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Back?

I ve had tingling on my back under my bra hooks for over a year. It comes and go, so I didn t give it much thought. In the past two weeks, my feet have been tingling a good part of the time. Within the last three days, my hands have begun to tingle, also. Today I ve felt a few of the same sensations on my upper lip on the right side. My ankles feel tight and my right hand feels heavy. Any thoughts?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes:

- a cervico-thoracic column disorder, leading to nerve and radicular compression.
- electrolytes imbalances (calcium, potassium, magnesium)
- anxiety could also mimic all this clinical situation
- multiple sclerosis

I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical examination. Depending on the physical exam further tests may be needed:

-a brain MRI study in case of suspicions of central neurvous system disorders.
- a nerve conduction study in case of suspicion of peripheral nerve disease, including nerve compression and neuropathy.
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, PCR, sedimentation rate, thyroid hormone levels) would also help exclude other causes.

Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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Neurologist, Surgical Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas's  Response
Hi,
I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query.

The Tingling can be due to various reasons, but the most common of this could be peripheral neuropathy and fortunately, that is the least worrisome of all reasons

So, Please don't worry. Just tell me whether you are a diabetic or not. If you are not sure, Please check your blood sugar now and let me know. We will guide you and try to relieve these tingling problems

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Back?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes: - a cervico-thoracic column disorder, leading to nerve and radicular compression. - electrolytes imbalances (calcium, potassium, magnesium) - anxiety could also mimic all this clinical situation - multiple sclerosis I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical examination. Depending on the physical exam further tests may be needed: -a brain MRI study in case of suspicions of central neurvous system disorders. - a nerve conduction study in case of suspicion of peripheral nerve disease, including nerve compression and neuropathy. - some blood lab tests (complete blood count, fasting glucose, PCR, sedimentation rate, thyroid hormone levels) would also help exclude other causes. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida