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Numbness On The Feet And Legs,pins And Needles Pain In The Feet. Concerned About Heart Disease. Family History Of Heart Attacks

I sincerely thank you in advance for any guidance or recommendations you may be able to provide. I am 48-years-old, and my legs and feet have started to go numb on me. It's almost like a bubbling sensation sometimes, and my left shin goes numb. I also have sharp pin-like stabbing pains in my feet and other parts of my body. I'm concerned about this being a heart issue, as both of my parents passed away at the age of 51 due to heart attacks. I do feel breathless at times. I have a fair amount of job stress, and spend too much time at my desk or traveling by air. Thank you again for any guidance you may be able to provide.
posted on Wed, 22 May 2013
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Hello,
There are various causes for numbness and feeling of pins and needles in feet.
This includes innocuous cause like wearing tight shoes for most part of the day snd other conditions like...
Diabetic neuropathy
Hormonal disturbance like hypothyroidism
Alcohlic neuropathy
Deficiency of VIT B 12.
Auto immune diseases
Various liver disease
Heavy meta poisoning by lead,mercury etc.
What you require is a consultation with doctor snd getting done the appropriate investigations.
Treatment would depend upon finding the cause.
Thanks
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Numbness On The Feet And Legs,pins And Needles Pain In The Feet. Concerned About Heart Disease. Family History Of Heart Attacks

Hello, There are various causes for numbness and feeling of pins and needles in feet. This includes innocuous cause like wearing tight shoes for most part of the day snd other conditions like... Diabetic neuropathy Hormonal disturbance like hypothyroidism Alcohlic neuropathy Deficiency of VIT B 12. Auto immune diseases Various liver disease Heavy meta poisoning by lead,mercury etc. What you require is a consultation with doctor snd getting done the appropriate investigations. Treatment would depend upon finding the cause. Thanks