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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling In The Right Arm, Leg And Face

I was recently in ER for numbness and tingling in right arm, leg and face. Even though tests were negative, Dr. said probably TIA and started me on Plavix and Lipitor. Since then, and gradually increasing in severity, I have fatigue/weakness and light tremors in both hands. Could it be the meds?
posted on Sun, 11 Sep 2016
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Hi,

Well, these are signs of certain neuropathic issues and this is most commonly seen in some metabolic disorders such as diabetes, of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy, accounting for about 30% of cases.

In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms that affect both hands and go up the arms.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon

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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling In The Right Arm, Leg And Face

Hi, Well, these are signs of certain neuropathic issues and this is most commonly seen in some metabolic disorders such as diabetes, of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy, accounting for about 30% of cases. In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms that affect both hands and go up the arms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon