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Initial symptoms of PN?

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alex31259
alex31259

Hi all.

First post on here so please be gentle.

Around 3 months ago I started getting twitching all over my body, one place, then another. This twitching stopped when I moved the muscle involved. This symptom is, I think, decreasing.

However, around the same time noticed I got tingling in my feet. I first noticed it in my right shin, before noticing it in my right and then left foot.

A few weeks after I felt odd sensations on the back of my hands and front of my arms as well as top of legs. The se minor itch you get wearing wool.

My GP got me to do some blood tests and everything came back normal (but I didn't ask for what I was tested for and what the specific results were).

I'm aware that an initial symptom of PN is tingling. However, I have no numbness or any other symptom (no weaknesses, perception of pain etc). They feel a bit like pins and needles, but not as severe as when you get a dead arm etc.

In addition, I'm aware that some PN start in the toes (don't really feel it there) before the feet and shouldn't affect both upper and lower body limbs at the same time. Therefore, does this suggest I don't have PN?

Finally, I'm 33 and lead a full, active lifestyle and a average diet.

Basically, I'm wondering how severe your initial symptoms were.

Thanks.

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  • alex31259
    alex31259

    Posted

    Just to clarify I've read in many places that pins and needles could be a form of peripheral neuropathy IF they are ACCOMPANIED was additional symptoms such as the inability to feel pain, pressure, temperature another sensations. U

    Am I therefore correct in thinking that mild pins and needles despite being chronic are not a textbook sign the peripheral neuropathy without an accompanying symptom?.

  • marshall71
    marshall71 alex31259

    Posted

    I have small fibre neurophay seen 7 specialist and 6 gps you need to

    Seen a specialist who specialized in neurophay where are in the UK

    I can't feel heat in my feet and body my eyes are effective with poor eyesight

    I also have carpal tunnel syndrome in my hands.

    Have you had any nerve test done mine was normal same with my blood test

  • jane14277
    jane14277 alex31259

    Posted

    Could it be a side effect of any medication you are on alex?

     

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