My Back And Lipsintermittently Go Numb. What Could Cause This?

Posted on Sun, 19 May 2019

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Question : My back and lipsintermittently go numb. What could cause this?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 minute later)

On too many meds to list here....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor "service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

Numbness is, in most of the cases, a symptom that indicates peripheral nervous system compromise.

Since you are suffering from diabetes and you use lots of drugs, both these ( diabetes itself and adverse effects of drugs ) may cause your symptoms.

So, in my opinion, peripheral neuropathy is a condition to consider.

Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng