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What Causes Numbness And Cramping In Arms And Legs?

My arms and hands go very numb while sleeping, reading and driving. I am taking Atacand and labetolol for high blood pressure. Pressure under control 130/70.I also get some weird cramping when exercising, twisting to back up or even stretching when waking. This morning I missed my pills and I don t have numbness today. What is happening? I began potassium and magnesium about 2 months ago but although less pronounced I still have the numbness and scary cramping. What should I ask my doctor to do? We stopped statin last year because of frozen muscles. Now what?Where is the FREE advertised question ?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and cramping in arms and legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , low potassium , multiple sclerosis , restless legs syndrome , side effects of certain medicines or transient ischemic attack . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like blood test , take history and nerve conduction . Doctor may recommend physical therapy or refer you to neurologist for nerve problem . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist if the problem will be due to side effects . Cardiologist may alter the dose or prescribe substitute .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness And Cramping In Arms And Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and cramping in arms and legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , low potassium , multiple sclerosis , restless legs syndrome , side effects of certain medicines or transient ischemic attack . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like blood test , take history and nerve conduction . Doctor may recommend physical therapy or refer you to neurologist for nerve problem . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist if the problem will be due to side effects . Cardiologist may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari