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Would Sciatic Nerve Issue Be The Reason For Numbness And Tingling Of Fingers?

I am having numbness and tingling of fingers and toes periodically throughout the day. I also have a siatic nerve issue on the right side hip that runs down the right leg. Would this be causing the issue in my fingers or could it be something else? I am a 50 yr old female who also is going thru menoupausle symptoms. I work with my hands a lot with my job stocking grocery shelves
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

Considering the case history of Sciatic nerve issue, the symptoms can be attributed to para-spinal spasm and entrapment of nerve fibers at the lower spinal region.

Other causes can be:
1. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body.
2. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
3. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.
4. Hormonal changes- as you are going through menopause

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
X ray & MRI of lumbosacral spine can also be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Would Sciatic Nerve Issue Be The Reason For Numbness And Tingling Of Fingers?

Hello dear, Considering the case history of Sciatic nerve issue, the symptoms can be attributed to para-spinal spasm and entrapment of nerve fibers at the lower spinal region. Other causes can be: 1. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body. 2. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction. 3. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level. 4. Hormonal changes- as you are going through menopause Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet. Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done. Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. X ray & MRI of lumbosacral spine can also be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.