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What Causes Tingling Feeling In Toes Along With Feeling Of Stiffness?
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Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Question : I am a 70 year old man with tingling and shiny skin on the toes. My toes feel encased in cement.
What do you think?
My sugar level is normal
My A 1 C is prediabetic.
Slightly elevated sodium and calicium electrolytes
What do you think?
My sugar level is normal
My A 1 C is prediabetic.
Slightly elevated sodium and calicium electrolytes
Brief Answer:
toe edema and peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based On your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. If the skin is shiny, along with cement feeling, it could be swelling of the toes.
2. Tingling sensation along with, could be early onset neuropathy, maybe due to associated calcium abnormalities.
3. Limb elevation in lying down position to reduce swelling in toes will help. Keep 2-3 pillows below legs in lying down position. Overnight, swelling should reduce.
4. Take Vit B12, B6 and alpha lipoic acid supplements for neuropathy. Have good Hydration. Calcium levels will come down. Take supplements for two weeks. Tingling will reduce.
5. If pain starts in the toes or swelling increases further after elevation or if there is any ulceration, meet your doctor. It could be nail infection with cellulitis of the toe( specifically if one toe is involved.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
toe edema and peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based On your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. If the skin is shiny, along with cement feeling, it could be swelling of the toes.
2. Tingling sensation along with, could be early onset neuropathy, maybe due to associated calcium abnormalities.
3. Limb elevation in lying down position to reduce swelling in toes will help. Keep 2-3 pillows below legs in lying down position. Overnight, swelling should reduce.
4. Take Vit B12, B6 and alpha lipoic acid supplements for neuropathy. Have good Hydration. Calcium levels will come down. Take supplements for two weeks. Tingling will reduce.
5. If pain starts in the toes or swelling increases further after elevation or if there is any ulceration, meet your doctor. It could be nail infection with cellulitis of the toe( specifically if one toe is involved.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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