My uncle has been having wierd symptoms .... His hands and feet are going numb and turning blue. Sometimes one arm goes numb, and it varys. He has been to numerous doctor's and no one can diagnose it. I read up on Raynaud's disease, and it sounds similar, but I don't think it happens when he's in cold surroundings. Has anyone ever heard of this?
2007-02-09 04:10:55 · 7 answers · asked by luvlily00 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
They thought it was MS and that was ruled out. He also has been in the marines and special Opps all over the world. I don't know if he may have caught something in another country ...
2007-02-09 04:21:50 · update #1
Sounds like poor circulation... Get him to see a doctor..
2007-02-09 04:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are so many things it could be... not sure about Raynaud's, but I have heard of this associated with MS and mainly with diabetes. The numbness in the arm, associated with stroke or heart attack. I think he needs to try a different doctor, one who will keep working until the cause is found. I would never settle for no answer if I had symptoms such as those. Research these diseases on the internet and see if he has other symptoms that match with each disease.
2007-02-09 04:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See your health care provider as soon as possible (neurologist). Numbness or tingling may indicate a problem with nerves or circulation. Nerves can also be compressed near their roots as they emerge from the spinal cord. Pressure can come from arthritis bone spurs, protruding disk, disk fragments, or overgrowth of bone surrounding the ho;e through which the nerve exits (spinal stenosis). Anyone who has persistent numbness, tingling, or weakness in an extremity should get a careful history and physical examination, including tests of reflexes, sensation, and muscle strength. Nerve conduction studies can help determine how bad the problem is and localize the site of a compression neuropathy. CT scans and magnetic resonance imaging may also be necessary. The initial prescription is usually an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil). Some diseases and conditions, such as the professor's vitamin B12 deficiency, affect peripheral nerves directly. Others in this category include diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thiamine deficiency, and kidney failure. I hope this helps you. And good luck, and happy holiday's.
2016-03-13 00:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read an article about this woman who had this condition that turned her feet black/blue when she woke in the mornings, there was some kind of problem with the circulation on her extremities and she had to have them amputated.
Im no doc, but I think smoking and a lack of taking in essential amino acids, and vitamins can create this problem. He should see some kind of specialist about it or perhaps a kinesologist and dietitian about this problem as the other docs hes seen havent got a clue.
2007-02-09 04:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be raynauds disease or other circulation factors.
with raynauds disease the fingers and toes are affected by cold weather. they can turn white due to lack of blood circulation. but sometimes it can happen whether it is cold or not.
2007-02-09 04:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope he has been tested for diabetes. Bad circulation is one effect of that disease. He could have other circulatory problems. It is very odd that no one can diagnose it. He should keep trying different doctors. This is a serious ailment.
2007-02-09 04:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get out of the pool!!!
2007-02-09 04:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋