Tingling in entire body?

[tracyl368]

I started having tingling starting in the backs of my arms, progressing into my entire body for the last two months.  When I sit or lie down it is constant.  When I'm up moving I don't feel it as much.  My GP ran all sorts of blood tests, cbc, ferritin, sed rate, ana, electorlytes, etc. everything came back normal.  She is now referring me to a neurologist.  What could cause a progressive tingling like this?  Would a problem with my spine cause something in my entire body?  I'm at my wits end!  

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.  I'm only 40 years old and I'm about to just give up.

[tracyl368]

Thank you both for your input.  I am on Neurontin while awaiting my appointment with the Neurologist.  So far this hasn't helped (600mg BID).  My thyroid fucntion studies and blood glucose studies were all normal as well.  I guess there is nothing that be done but wait.  It's just extremely difficult.  It is severely affecting my quality of life.  My husband is getting ready to move out of state for school so I'll be alone with my daughter and I'm very concered.  

Thank you!

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Tingling sensation (paresthesia) in the entire body can be due to a high blood sugar level so it is important to rule out diabetes.
Other causes include hypothyroidism, neuropathy due to nerve injury or infection like lymes disease, excessive anxiety or panic attacks. Chronic paresthesias as it is called indicates a serious underlying condition like motor neuron disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis.
I would suggest you to please consult a neurologist at your earliest. Do keep us posted.

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

These tingling sensations may very well be due to a spine or spinal cord problem considering that all your tests are normal.  These could be initial manifestations of conditions such as ALS which can progress to weakness of the muscles and fasciculations.  Low calcium or K levels can also explain this, but I think they already have tested these levels.

A neurologist may consider doing spine MRI's to determine if there is a problem.  Vitamin B12 levels should also be checked since low levels of these can lead to nerve problems presenting with tingling.

Regards.