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Numbness In Finger Tips On Both Hands. Have Hypertension. History Of Misdignosis For Diabetes And On Metfromin For Years. Possible Blockage In Heart?

I am a 41 yr old blk female with a hx of hypertension. I have been having numbness in my finger tips on both hand but the right more than the left. No matter how I sleep they become numb to the point it is painful when I awake. I can be at work and they go numb. Do you think I may have a blockage in my heart and the blood is not circulating good enough or could it be nerve damage? I was misdiagnosed as having Diabetes type 2 and for years I took medication Metformin.
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Involvement of both arms are there , hence condition is not a localized disease.
Bilateral ( both sides) disease is there.
You are taking drugs for hypertension so circulatory system may be the cause.
Since two year back , misdiagnosed type 2 diabetes, so this time once again consult a physician and get in HB A 1 C examination for diabetes.
Peripheral neuropathy is one most important cause of numbness and paresis in hands.
M R I of skull is also important for bilateral involvement.
Hope I have answered your query.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Numbness In Finger Tips On Both Hands. Have Hypertension. History Of Misdignosis For Diabetes And On Metfromin For Years. Possible Blockage In Heart?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Involvement of both arms are there , hence condition is not a localized disease. Bilateral ( both sides) disease is there. You are taking drugs for hypertension so circulatory system may be the cause. Since two year back , misdiagnosed type 2 diabetes, so this time once again consult a physician and get in HB A 1 C examination for diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy is one most important cause of numbness and paresis in hands. M R I of skull is also important for bilateral involvement. Hope I have answered your query. If further any question I will help. Good luck. Dr. HET