Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Toes And Elevated Cholesterol

Posted on Mon, 4 Apr 2022

Question: Male Age 68. Jog daily 2-4 miles.
My toes feel numb. Jogging helps but going to sleep I feel it.
Other recent symptoms (that are being taken care of separately) just in case they might be helpful:
My good cholesterol has gone up.
My blood pressure (sitting) was always around 110/72 but now is consistently 120/72.
5 months ago I had a hemoglobin A1C (average blood sugar test) of 5.8% and was given a diagnosis of prediabetes.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Possibility of length dependent neuropathy is likely.
Nerve conduction examination and clinical examination is required to guide further line of management.
Visit to a neurologist will be helpful.
Vitamin B 12 and immunoelectrophoresis for myeloma should be planned.
Is there any back pain?

Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information.
Regards,
Dr. N. Kumar
Neurologist

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