Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Arms And Legs?

A couple of months ago I was told my thyroid medication was no longer available and that I must change. Through this process, from human error, they miscalculated the conversion, thus increasing my dose some 45%. I felt this increase substantially after 4 weeks and was hyperthyroid. They changed the brand again and cut my dose substantially, so that 4 weeks later I was hypo. I ve been on a dose now that was comparable to what I took before all this. It s been three weeks and I continue to feel incredible weakness and tingling in my arms and legs. I literally can t stand more than 10 minutes, can t even fold a basket of laundry without a break. This is in stark contrast to my previous self before all this, where I worked out 5 days a week. Is this due to my thyroid? Or should we consider something else? My TSH last week was still somewhat low but technically within normal range,
posted on Wed, 13 Sep 2017
Twitter Fri, 1 Dec 2017 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 1 Dec 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
Well, these are signs of certain neuropathic issues and this is most commonly seen in some metabolic disorders such as diabetes,of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy, accounting for about 30% of cases. In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms that affect both hands and go up the arms.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Arms And Legs?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Well, these are signs of certain neuropathic issues and this is most commonly seen in some metabolic disorders such as diabetes,of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy, accounting for about 30% of cases. In diabetic neuropathy, tingling and other symptoms often first develop in both feet and go up the legs, followed by tingling and other symptoms that affect both hands and go up the arms. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.