Can you diagnose this problem?

Question

Pain (not sharp) to Numb sensation to No sensation on hands and feet. It doesn't necessary go in that order, but it is long lasting. Sometimes the pain is in the arms and legs too, but it's generally not numb.

I can say no to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sickle cell anemia with almost 100% certainty.Not sure about Raynaud's disease.

Age is 56, and she's my mom. She also thinks it's a circulation problem, but I'd like to hear so thoughts on why.

Answer 1

Weird... do you have some kind of problem with blood circulation? Do you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sickle cell anemia, or Raynaud's disease? It sounds like, for whatever reason, your hands and feet aren't getting enough oxygen, so they're 'falling asleep'. This really needs to get checked out by a doctor. Circulation and neurological symptoms are not something to fool around with, ya know?

Answer 2

I have Cerebellar Degeneration and I started out with having numbness in hands and feet. Now it covers whole body. Need DNA testing for correct diagnoses. Has your mother been tested for M.S.? Have her ask Dr. for MRI test. My pain is so severe now after 3 yrs. I take 300 mgs. of Morphine aday and up to 8 Lortabs aday just to survive the day. I cannot walk nor can I use my left hand. She needs to get this checked out. It could be serious. Good luck to you both.

Answer 3

Sounds like it could be a pinched nerve.

Answer 4

could be a pinched nerve......go see a chiropractor and see if realignment helps.....also have your blood sugar checked.....it could be poor circulation too......

Answer 5

How old are you, it could be rheumatoidl arthritis