What Causes Numb Hands, Blotchy Skin All Over Arms, Back, Chest And Legs

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi, I have blotchy skin all over arms, back, chest and legs. My hands are numb and my arms feel heavy from the elbow down. I wake up feeling tired even if I have had a good night's sleep. Any ideas please?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Infection is a possibility, more information needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

I need to ask you some questions first:

-did you experienced lately ( before symptoms started ) flu like symptoms?

- are the skin lesions reddish?

-blood tests evaluated the autoimmune diseases too? ( you can upload the results together with a picture of an affected skin area )

- did you use any drugs regarding to your symptoms?

-any other health issues from the past?

Blotchy skin and fatigue could be caused by several conditions such mononucleosis infection, Lyme disease, autoimmune diseases, celiac disease etc.

Awaiting for more information......

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D