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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers And An Itchy Skin Rash?

I am taking Diltiazem (3 a day), Eliquis(2 a day), carvedol,(2 a day), rosuvasatin(mon.,wed.,fri., and digoxin(1 a day), and a a diuretic(2 a day}. 6 years ago I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and a-fib. With 1 shock treatment, I was fine for over 6 years just taking 1/2 tablet of digoxin (mon. thru fri.)carvedol 2 a day, and diuretic. Several months ago at my regular family physican checkup he said my pulse was off and prescribed all the other medicines. Since then I gradually got numbness in my little fingers and toes, a progressive rash that now itches me like crazy, and I noticed when trying to exercise after taking my pills, I feel terrible and sometimes get short of breath. If I exercise before I take my pills, I actually feel much better. We went for the last 2 months 1000 miles away to family at the Jersey shore. I am 71 and my medicare advantage plan is not valid out of Florida. I have an appointment with a cardiologist in several days, and wonder if I should stop the newer medicines till then, or wait till after I see him. I moniter myself daily, and sometimes my bp and pulse are actually higher after taking my medicine.
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Hi,

It is not the medicine causing the symptoms of finger numbness, shortness of breath and itching, but these are the different conditions having different causes for them.

Numbness in the finger could be due to nerve compression and it can be due to improper posture, itching could be due to an allergic disorder.

Shortness of breath is a part of congestive heart failure and during exercise, it can be more troublesome. There is no need to stop the medicine. These reasons can be discussed with your doctor and if found correct then can be managed accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.
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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers And An Itchy Skin Rash?

Hi, It is not the medicine causing the symptoms of finger numbness, shortness of breath and itching, but these are the different conditions having different causes for them. Numbness in the finger could be due to nerve compression and it can be due to improper posture, itching could be due to an allergic disorder. Shortness of breath is a part of congestive heart failure and during exercise, it can be more troublesome. There is no need to stop the medicine. These reasons can be discussed with your doctor and if found correct then can be managed accordingly. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.