What Causes Intermittent Tingling Sensation In The Feet While Having Arthritis And Stenosis?

Posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2018

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Question : My feet ''tingle" from time to time, (almost daily) for short periods.
I have had Valve replacement ( AORTIC, MITRAL VALVE), and REPAIR of TRI-CUSPID VALVE two + years ago (Oct. 2015), and a Pace Maker Installed.
A doctor told me I have 'some' arthritis and stenosis. I'm also told by my Podiatrist, those conditions can cause tingling in the feet. I do NOT have Sciatica- nerve issues running down my leg. I also am over weight (220 lbs.5' 10").
WHAT DO THINK IS THE CAUSE OF THE 'TINGLING'?
thank you,
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please refer to the detailed answer below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I would like to tell you that tingling in feet at your age group can be due to
1. Diabetes
2. Sometime arthritis

So I would like to know do you have diabetes?

Hope I have answered your query.

Kindly revert back with the required information.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (10 hours later)

I haven't been diagnosed as having Diabetes, but due to my bloods, my Doctor told me I was 'near' the level for Diabetes, but do not have diabetes But that was 3-4 months ago. Maybe I should return for a blood test? Would that shed more light on my 'condition'?
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again...

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, definitely you should go for a blood test for sugar evaluation as if that's the underlying cause then your tingling could possibly be controlled.

Kindly get an HBA1C test done.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist

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