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Can Long Term Usage Of Doxycycline Tablet Cause Numbness In Toe?
there is a numbness in my toe that came on after taking doxycycline, I stopped the tablets after a nerve check at hospital came back clear, I since took other antibiotic tablets that I was told to stop as they shouldn t be took long term and now the tingling is back in my toe, and a prickling in my legs
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Hi,
Doxycycline is a type of antibiotic that is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. While it is not typically associated with numbness or tingling in the toes or legs, your symptoms may be related to your use of this medication.
It is important to discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider, who can perform a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause of your numbness and tingling and recommend appropriate treatment options. This may include diagnostic tests such as nerve conduction studies or imaging studies to visualize the affected area and identify any potential issues.
It is also possible that your symptoms may be related to other factors, such as an underlying medical condition or nerve damage. It is important to discuss your medical history and medication with your doctor, along with any lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
In the meantime, it may be helpful to prioritize self-care and symptom management techniques, such as maintaining a healthy diet and hydration status, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption, and getting regular exercise and rest. It may also be helpful to discuss any medication use with your healthcare provider to ensure that your medications are not contributing to your symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Doxycycline is a type of antibiotic that is commonly used to treat bacterial infections. While it is not typically associated with numbness or tingling in the toes or legs, your symptoms may be related to your use of this medication.
It is important to discuss your symptoms with your healthcare provider, who can perform a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause of your numbness and tingling and recommend appropriate treatment options. This may include diagnostic tests such as nerve conduction studies or imaging studies to visualize the affected area and identify any potential issues.
It is also possible that your symptoms may be related to other factors, such as an underlying medical condition or nerve damage. It is important to discuss your medical history and medication with your doctor, along with any lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
In the meantime, it may be helpful to prioritize self-care and symptom management techniques, such as maintaining a healthy diet and hydration status, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption, and getting regular exercise and rest. It may also be helpful to discuss any medication use with your healthcare provider to ensure that your medications are not contributing to your symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
Yes, it causes numbness and tingling, moreover, these go once you stopped taking or take multivitamins for a week (drink turmeric milk, amla, aloe vera, basil etc., also helps, coconut water is helpful too). Drink more fluids and juices, it will go away.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
Yes, it causes numbness and tingling, moreover, these go once you stopped taking or take multivitamins for a week (drink turmeric milk, amla, aloe vera, basil etc., also helps, coconut water is helpful too). Drink more fluids and juices, it will go away.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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