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Numbness In Feet, Was A Smoking Addict, Family History Of Burning Feet. Cause?

Both my feet feel numb but yet I can feel even in the toes. It is a tingling or numbness. My doctor ignors it when I ask him for a explaination. I had a grandmother that had burning in her feet expecially at night, my brother is complaining of the same thing now. I have an aunt that says she has pain in both feet and calls it neuropathy. I have been a smoker for 50 yrs but have stopped last year. Can you tell me what my disease is and tell me the progress of the disease you name. Thank You. - AAAAAAA
Mon, 18 Jun 2012
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Hello,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.

Any sensory disturbances in the peripheries can be a sign of peripheral neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are sometimes associated with smokers may be a cause of this condition. I am pleased to know that you have quit the habit.
In addition few other causes associated with this condition are as alcohol consumption, diabetes, malnutrition, metabolic disorders and so on.

I suggest you to get your blood tested - complete blood counts, blood sugars, electrolytes, serum vitamin B12 levels, etc. Your physician can streamline these tests to you.

Multivitamin especially Vit B12 supplements are helpful in this condition; however you may use it after checking its levels in the serum.

Hope this answers your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards
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Numbness In Feet, Was A Smoking Addict, Family History Of Burning Feet. Cause?

Hello, Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Any sensory disturbances in the peripheries can be a sign of peripheral neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are sometimes associated with smokers may be a cause of this condition. I am pleased to know that you have quit the habit. In addition few other causes associated with this condition are as alcohol consumption, diabetes, malnutrition, metabolic disorders and so on. I suggest you to get your blood tested - complete blood counts, blood sugars, electrolytes, serum vitamin B12 levels, etc. Your physician can streamline these tests to you. Multivitamin especially Vit B12 supplements are helpful in this condition; however you may use it after checking its levels in the serum. Hope this answers your query. Wish you good health. Regards