Numbness/tingling of skin?

[Botsy1986]

Okay so I have been sick three times in the past month. First, I had a chest cold that kept me in bed for about 3 days. Then about 3 weeks later, I was diagnosed with an ear infection, which I've never had before. I was prescribed an antibiotic, and I took it until it was completely gone, and I felt better except that my ear was still plugged and popping. The day after my antibiotics were gone, I woke up with the weirdest feeling. It was a numbness/tingling in my skin, all over. It reminded me of when I was young and used to play in the snow, and the burning sensation I felt when I came back into a warm environment. I thought it was maybe chills at first, but I had no fever. The next day, I got a terrible headache accompanied by the skin sensation. I went to see the the doctor the next day and was told that my ear infection was not totally healed, and I also had post nasal drip. So, I was put on a different antibiotic for a longer amount of time, and I still have my fever after taking the antibiotic for three days. And the skin sensation...still there. So, I believe I have maybe a sinus infection with the post nasal drip and severe headaches of pulsing and throbbing.  However, I am very worried about my skin. I've never had it before, and my doctor looked at me, just as confused as I was. I've had it for five days now. What could this be??

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Numbness and tingling indeed may be caused by neurological causes. A complete neurological examination is important in evaluating your nerves. At this point, continue with your medications and try to treat your infection first. If the tingling or numbness persists, have this evaluated further by a neurologist. Take care and do keep us posted.

[FurballsMom]

Sounds like parasthesia or peripheral neuropathy.  I get this, too.  My doctor doesn't know why either, except that it's pretty common with FMS.  'Til you find out why Alpha Lipoic Acid can help.  You could be low on B12, too.  So, you might want to get that checked.  The ALA really helps and it's just an antioxidant.  I just take it according to the directions.  Never take more than the directions say to take.