i have recently for no apparent reason had numbness in my hands and feet(i woke up like it) but it progressed throughout my body i have just had some blood tests done and they came back as normal,,,,,,now im quite concerned as my doctor isnt prepared to do anything (this is the same doctor that told me 5yrs ago i had and ulcer and 2 yrs later ended up having my gaul bladder)removed) i just wondered if its adviseable just to go straight to the hospital?if anybody knows weather my doc should be doing any other tests? as i know my own body and this is not norma,l i dont think i can put up with it for another 2 weeks has anybody else had the same problem?
2007-01-22 22:50:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Whenever your doctor does not do what you feel is in your best interest, you have the right (and many times the NEED) to get a second opinion from a specialist. This is not a blood issue; this is either a nerve or neurological issue. Either ask your current doc for a referral to a specialist (neurologist) or pick up a phone book. Be sure to find out if your insurance requires a referral and who is in your network. This needs checked out, but a trip to the hospital would not be very helpful. They provide emergency treatment, not specialized treatment, and are usually much more expensive. Make your phone calls TODAY and get an appointment ASAP. Good luck and Blessings
2007-01-22 23:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THose symptoms could be indicative of any number of things. The fact that your blood tests came back with nothing out of the ordinary sounds promising but you should probably see another doctor, at least to get a second opinion.
Hopefully, it will be something as simple as making sure you stretch and get at least a bit of low-impact aerobic exercise such as walking.
Your limbs will become numb and tingle if you don't get up and move them around once in a while. Keep them limber and active.
If you are already a relatively energetic person and still have this issue, you may have other issues at hand. It could be anything from low blood pressure to , well, any number of things.
Its probably best you see a doctor...just to get a second opinion from someone that knows better.
2007-01-23 07:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this has been going on for 2 weeks, I don't see the need to rush to a hospital. They will probably tell you to see your regular physician. Go to your doctor and tell him you want to be referred to a specialist for the symptoms you are having. Or call an internal medicine clinic and set yourself up an appointment. There they will do a complete evaluation of you.
If you make your appt for the IM clinic, go by your doctors clinic and sign a release and get a copy of the blood work that was done to take with you so the new doctor will know what has already been done. That will give him a head start on the evaluation.
2007-01-23 08:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsygrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a host of problems. It could be a stroke, although a stroke that lasts for two weeks would most likely be fatal. It could also be neurological issues. Or it could be diabetes. This can and does cause tingling in the hands/feet especially when your sugar level goes high. Whatever it it you need to go see a different doctor. Remember you should always get a second opinion or even a third/fourht/fifth.
2007-01-23 07:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by ekosmo72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really go to a different doctor. You never know what could happen. Also, if you have any back problems you may want to try going to the Chiropractor (spelling?) because it's amazing what your body does when your back is out. My dad went to the hospital because he thought he was having a heart attack, tingling all down his arms and chest pains, but they didn't find anything, it turns out his back needed some adjustment, after a visit to the Chiropractor, he was good as gold.
2007-01-23 07:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by LiL' Momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Numbness in the long term can be a sign of various illnesses, such as diabetics. Two weeks is too long to ingore. your body is precious and is the only one you have, so take good care of it. Please go and see a doctor, who might discover that the cause is pritty trivial, but at least you will have a professional advice and rest your mind. All the best!
2007-01-23 07:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Ebby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER and then change doctors. Numbness is not normal, particularly all over. Go before you're paralyzed. Get an MRI of your spine.
2007-01-23 06:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Amy f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r crazy to even continue seeing this doctor if he/she thinks that there is nothing crazy with this (especially given this doctor's history with noticing symptoms). there is nothing normal with this and the more u wait the worse it could get. don't panic , but get yourself over to a doctor immediately. If you're still reading this then you are wasting time. hurry, life's precious.
2007-01-23 06:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two WEEKS?
Yes, you should go to the hospital. This is a neurological symptom and someone needs to evaluate it.
2007-01-23 06:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had this down the left side of my body and was having astroke, go to the hospital!!!
2007-01-23 06:55:47 · answer #10 · answered by pat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋