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What Causes Crawling Sensation On The Arms?
Question: I'm 52 years old. on many meds. recently I have been feeling like buggs are crawling on my arms. From wrist to shoulder. take metoprol,lisnipril metfiormin. celexa ,welbutrin at different times of the day. should I call my Dr
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Kindly answer the following to comment further.
By recent, do you mean a few days. When exactly did the sensation start ?
Do you have any episode of chest pain associated with it
Is the sensation constant or does it come and go
Is there any rash associated with area which has these sensations of bugs crawling
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Kindly answer the following to comment further.
By recent, do you mean a few days. When exactly did the sensation start ?
Do you have any episode of chest pain associated with it
Is the sensation constant or does it come and go
Is there any rash associated with area which has these sensations of bugs crawling
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Tuesday afternoon about 230. yes pulse rate was 134 sitting in a chair. it' comes and goes. have sensation right now 1120. on my face like it has gone to sleep tingles
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again
The sensations you have described are referred to as paresthesia. The pulse is also high. It can be due to associated anxiety or a cardiac rhythm issue. In any case, where there is associated chest pain, a cardiac cause should most definitely be ruled out.
The EKG will help in ruling out both an ischemic event and an arrhythmia. I would advise you to get it done sooner rather than later. Blood sugar and electrolytes including calcium should also be checked.
Metformin can lead to B 12 deficiency which can manifest in such altered sensations. If the cardiac workup is not significant then B 12 supplementation can be considered in consultation with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
The sensations you have described are referred to as paresthesia. The pulse is also high. It can be due to associated anxiety or a cardiac rhythm issue. In any case, where there is associated chest pain, a cardiac cause should most definitely be ruled out.
The EKG will help in ruling out both an ischemic event and an arrhythmia. I would advise you to get it done sooner rather than later. Blood sugar and electrolytes including calcium should also be checked.
Metformin can lead to B 12 deficiency which can manifest in such altered sensations. If the cardiac workup is not significant then B 12 supplementation can be considered in consultation with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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