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Does HRT Cause Tingling And Numbness Of Feet?

I have been on HRT since January and have tingling and numbness in my feet, could his be a side affect. I was drink dependent and got told it could be down to that. It is driving me crazy. I am 40 years of age, my weight is 12 stone and I am 5ft 9.
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Hello,

The symptoms you reported are not related to HRT but may be a neuropathy caused by alcohol, Diabetes (that should be ruled out) or vitamin B deficiencies. Try to check the above mentioned pathologies,

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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Does HRT Cause Tingling And Numbness Of Feet?

Hello, The symptoms you reported are not related to HRT but may be a neuropathy caused by alcohol, Diabetes (that should be ruled out) or vitamin B deficiencies. Try to check the above mentioned pathologies, Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist