Question 1

can anxiety cause tingling in arms hands and feet? i was diagnosed with anxiety recently.  i'm really worried about this being something serious

Accepted Answer

Yes: sounds like you are anxious about being anxious. Anxiety can cause a multitude of differing physical symptoms. Best thing to do is see a psychiatrist to learn treatment options and likely seek a therapist to discuss coping mechanisms and managing and dealing with anxiety. a good book is called the anxiety and phobia workbook which you can search for on amazon.

Question 2

tremors in hands, weak legs, dizzy, numbing/tingling in hands and feet, weight loss. got mri, no ms. als? parkinsons? it's not anxiety. 17yrs old

Accepted Answer

Hmmm: No way to tell with those history elements alone.  Please follow up with your doctor to share more history and be assessed further.  A neurologist would be a good choice as well.  good luck figuring it out

Question 3

tremors in hands, weak legs, dizzy, some numbing/tingling in hands and feet, weight loss. got mri, no ms. is it als? parkinsons? it's not anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Could: Be.  However a neurologists can easily diagnose Parkinson which may present pill rolling tremors with bradykinesia and rigidity . If ever on anti psychotic the EPS could also be considered

Question 4

im 23 and have cold feet and burning lower legs  tingling hands and chest presure i have anxiety doctor  say im fine but can this be bad circulation?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Anxiety can certainly cause these issues and if you are having anxiety, it certainly needs to be treated. With that said, There are certainly other medical conditions that can cause your symptoms and you need to be evaluated appropriately.  There are some rare vascular conditions that can affect young people like yourself and again needs appropriate work up. Smoking can increase your symptoms

Question 5

can a piched nerve cause tingling in hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Only if multiple: Possibility of multiple nerves being pinched at the same time is low. Chances of peripheral neuropathy are high to cause bilateral arm and leg tingling usually associated with numbness.

Question 6

could wearing new glasses cause tingling in hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

No: There is absolutely no correlation between the two.

Question 7

why does topamax (topiramate) cause tingling in hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

Mechanism of action: The drug does affect numerous neurotransmitters and certainly in some affects acid-base balance (adverse event is metabolic acidosis).  Any of these mechanisms could promote paresthesias.  However, patients have mitigated this by ingestion of bananas or dried apricots, sources of potassium plus other ingredients.

Question 8

can levaquin (levofloxacin) cause tingling in hands and feet? will go to dr tomorrow but want to know how serious this is.. will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Levaquin (levofloxacin) can cause a condition called peripheral neuropathy.  We don't actually know how often this happens, but probably pretty infrequently.  I would hold off taking the Levaquin (levofloxacin) until you see your doctor tomorrow (unless you're treating a serious infection like pneumonia or pyelonephritis).

Question 9

just started methazolamide 50 mg twice a day and having on and off tingling in hands and feet.  cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Electrolyte and mineral deficiencies secondary to the medication may be responsible for these symptoms. Discuss this with your physician who will order the appropriate tests.

Question 10

will positive ana result causes tingling in hands and feet?

Accepted Answer

see details: An ANA is a blood test and cannot cause anything. There are certain diseases associated with a positive ANA that can cause these symptoms.

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Can anxiety cause tingling in arms hands and feet? i was diagnosed with anxiety recently. i'm really worried about this being something serious

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Tremors in hands, weak legs, dizzy, numbing/tingling in hands and feet, weight loss. got mri, no ms. als? parkinsons? it's not anxiety. 17yrs old

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Tremors in hands, weak legs, dizzy, some numbing/tingling in hands and feet, weight loss. got mri, no ms. is it als? parkinsons? it's not anxiety.

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Im 23 and have cold feet and burning lower legs tingling hands and chest presure i have anxiety doctor say im fine but can this be bad circulation?

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Can a piched nerve cause tingling in hands and feet?

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Could wearing new glasses cause tingling in hands and feet?

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Why does topamax (topiramate) cause tingling in hands and feet?

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Can levaquin (levofloxacin) cause tingling in hands and feet? will go to dr tomorrow but want to know how serious this is.. will it go away?

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Just started methazolamide 50 mg twice a day and having on and off tingling in hands and feet. cause for concern?

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Will positive ana result causes tingling in hands and feet?

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