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What Causes Body Chills And Tingling Sensation In The Palms?

Occasionally, I will experience chills. They come hard and suddenly. When it happens I have to get in bed and cover up wait for them to stop. At the same time, the palms of my hand tingle almost to the point of pain and my tongue goes numb. It is scary when this happens and I can barely get myself to the bed. Is this something that I should be worried about?
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hello,

Tingling in palms as you have correctly assessed can be due to vitamin deficiencies, or due to carpal tunnel syndrome. You have tried B-12, but sometimes it can be due to B-1 or B-6 deficiency.

You can try Neurobion forte that contains B-1, B6, and B12 and see whether it reduces. Another possibility is it is coming from the cervical (neck) spine.

The lower part of the cervical spine (C8-T1) supplies the hand. Sometimes there is an inflammation near the nerve root in the spine that can lead to tingling in the palms.

Fomentation, gentle massage with a pain balm and slow exercises may help. If there is no improvement, an X-ray of the cervical spine may be done.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Body Chills And Tingling Sensation In The Palms?

Hello, Tingling in palms as you have correctly assessed can be due to vitamin deficiencies, or due to carpal tunnel syndrome. You have tried B-12, but sometimes it can be due to B-1 or B-6 deficiency. You can try Neurobion forte that contains B-1, B6, and B12 and see whether it reduces. Another possibility is it is coming from the cervical (neck) spine. The lower part of the cervical spine (C8-T1) supplies the hand. Sometimes there is an inflammation near the nerve root in the spine that can lead to tingling in the palms. Fomentation, gentle massage with a pain balm and slow exercises may help. If there is no improvement, an X-ray of the cervical spine may be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon