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Diagnosed Plantar Fascillitis. Pain In Left Foot,hands Tingle, Thumbs Numb. Rheumatoid Arthritis Negative. What S Wrong?
I have had heel pain in my right foot since last October, saw my gp in december diagnosed plantar fascillitis.i have now got the same in my left foot and both ankles hurt. My hands tingle and my index finger and thumbs feel numb. My doctor had tested for rheumatoid arthritis and the tests have come back negative. He is going to send me for some nurve tests. I feel like I am gping mad. In the morning my joints feel swollen and my body aches. What could be wrong with me?
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have are likely to be related to peripheral neuropathy caused by vitamin B 12 deficiency or thyroid hormone imbalance or an electrolyte imbalance. It is not related to RA.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have are likely to be related to peripheral neuropathy caused by vitamin B 12 deficiency or thyroid hormone imbalance or an electrolyte imbalance. It is not related to RA.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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