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What Causes Breathing Difficulty Along With Numbness In The Feet?

I recently went to doctor because of swelling numbness and pain in feet and right shoulder and jason my left side, very tired and no energy...blood test showed extra enlarged red blood cells , vitamins and b12 deficancy..now I have problems catching a full breath and when I sleep on my side, right or left, a wake up with pain and numbness in my opposite hands,headaches and vision problems
posted on Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Hello,

There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia are one of this and most common.

Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves.

Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start.

Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.

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 Breathing Difficulty Along With Numbness In The Feet?

Hello, There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling feet and legs and fibromyalgia are one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon