What Causes Re-occurring Symptoms Of Sudden Freezing And Tingling Feelings?

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015

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Question : Hi, I have been having strange re-occurring symptoms as sudden freezing that only a hot bath can alleviate, recently I have been getting, easily, tingling feelings, like when one sits on their legs and blood doesn't go to their legs (this happens easily when I lie down, sits, or don't move too often or just in my hands), and I have intermittent nerve pain in spots like a flu (the pain comes and goes). I am 40 years old.
p.s. I don't smoke, I eat very well, but don't exercise. My blood pressure is good.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following cause to sudden freezing

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

As you are having re-occurring symptoms of sudden freezing, tingling feelings, they might be related to:
- hormonal imbalance: e.g. thyroid hormones. I advise to get thyroid function test and measure other hormones levels to determine if they are the cause
- diabetes : measure fasting blood sugar and HbA1C level
- neuropathy: after physical examination and EMG testing
- blockage of legs blood vessels to rule out through Doppler ultrasound

You can discuss with your doctor about these tests.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar