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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Feet And Tingling In Shoulder?

I have had swollen feet the past few years usually after flying. it has become worse and there is redness. I have also been experiencing vertigo, I cannot close my eyes without holding on to something. I feel tingling from my left shoulder down to my elbow about 50 percent of the time. I regret trying meth because I ve been on it almost daily for 14 months. started snorting now smoking. Are these symptoms related. Male, Cauc, 44yrs 601, 200lbs.
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Your use of methamphetamine is a risk factor in the development of your symptoms of dizziness/vertigo.

The swelling in the feet may be due to what we call dependent edema and can be resolved if you are on a plane by taking walks up and down the cabin aisle every 1-2 hrs.

The tingling sensation may be due to an entrapped nerve in your shoulder or neck that can be worked on by physical therapy and possibly released.

I would recommend you consult your physician or an addiction specialist on the best path to take to be able and suspend this activity on a permanent basis.

I formerly did head up an addiction center and so I know how difficult "kicking the habit" can be. But if you don't, the long term consequence of meth are unfortunately not good at all.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Feet And Tingling In Shoulder?

Hello, Your use of methamphetamine is a risk factor in the development of your symptoms of dizziness/vertigo. The swelling in the feet may be due to what we call dependent edema and can be resolved if you are on a plane by taking walks up and down the cabin aisle every 1-2 hrs. The tingling sensation may be due to an entrapped nerve in your shoulder or neck that can be worked on by physical therapy and possibly released. I would recommend you consult your physician or an addiction specialist on the best path to take to be able and suspend this activity on a permanent basis. I formerly did head up an addiction center and so I know how difficult kicking the habit can be. But if you don t, the long term consequence of meth are unfortunately not good at all. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist