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What Could Cause Numbness In The Hands And Feet And Anxiety After Quitting Alcohol Consumption?

It has been 29 days since my friend has stopped drinking. His hands and feet are cold and sometimes he complains about a numbness as well. He has a lot of anxiety from other outside events he is going through at this time. I am looking for something that will explain what is going on with him
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Ok, circulatory issues can cause subjective changes in sensation without the nerves actually being abnormal.

Cigarettes are a big cause of circulatory issues and their effect lasts quite a short time (about 24 hrs).

If the hands are warmed either by being in a quite warm location or doing mild to moderate exercise for 20 minutes, this often both fixes the problem temporarily and shows it isn't a more serious condition causing it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Could Cause Numbness In The Hands And Feet And Anxiety After Quitting Alcohol Consumption?

Hello, Ok, circulatory issues can cause subjective changes in sensation without the nerves actually being abnormal. Cigarettes are a big cause of circulatory issues and their effect lasts quite a short time (about 24 hrs). If the hands are warmed either by being in a quite warm location or doing mild to moderate exercise for 20 minutes, this often both fixes the problem temporarily and shows it isn t a more serious condition causing it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist