Tingling on the bottoms of feet in morning, TTC

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Hi, I am about 30 years old. I have 2 children. I have been trying to conceive for about 6 months. I have had 2 miscarriages, one at about 10 weeks, and one at 5 weeks, within the last 6 months. In the middle of the last pregnancy (the first I miscarried), both of my feet started to tingle with the first step out of bed... Sometimes my cheeks and nose would be red too.. After I miscarried I was given Methergine, which caused severe cramping in my legs. After that, I was diagnosed with Raynauds.. (which I have had symptoms for 14 years, but never had a big problem, so I never went to a doctor). But after the miscarriage, had the medicine, I have a severe "attack". All my toes turned red and swollen, and painful. Now they are purple (4 months later) and are finally healing. The tingling on the bottom of my feet still occurs everyday, just as I step out of bed. As I sit and type this message, I feel some tingling, but I think it is in my legs. Also, if my feet get really hot, such as walking around a lot or in the shower, occasionally I have the same symptoms.. I just had another miscarriage and would like to conceive again. I am looking for answers. I have an appointment with a rhumatologist at the end of the month, but wondering if there is somewhere else I should go for help and the kind of questions I should ask... many many thanks!

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mel_rak · Answer

I am feeling ok. My toes are still sore and painful. They seem to be healing..??..  I am concerned that maybe I should go to a neurologist to rule out other reasons for the tingling.. as it is seemingly getting worse. I have noticed tingling up to my thighs on both legs..  I all started however, on the bottoms of my feet during pregnancy. I also wonder if this had anything to do with my miscarriages, as getting pregnant again is so important to me.. 

Many thanks,
mel

Dr_shreekant · Answer

So, how are you feeling now? I hope the pain has subsided. It is prudent to consult a rheumatologist to rule out secondary causes of Raynaud's phenomenon. Also given your history of 2 miscarriages, it is possible that you are suffering from Anti phospholipid antibody (APLA) syndrome. So, do consult a rheumatologist and suggest the above as differentials to him/her.