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tingling and pins and needles in arms , hands and feet and legs

In the last year I have suffered with tingling, burning , pins and needles in the feet, hands and legs. I also have a problem with my lower back and neck. My symptoms seen to last about 4to 5 weeks and then gradually go away. I get spasms in my back starting in the lower back and shooting upto the neck. this can very painful at times.  I get fatigued in the afternoon after being busy all morning, sometimes need a little sleep before I can carry on with other jobs. My GP has done all the blood tests and I am waiting for the results.  I am also waiting to go into hospital for laporscopy and cystoscopy to check my bladder, (feels like i have got a urine infection with the pain),bowel and fallopian tubes due to me being sterilised 2 years ago. I would like to know what else my doctor could do for me
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Judging by your proceedure you may be in your 30's? I am.
There may be many answers for your delemma....
My mother claims she has Fibromialgia.... I refuse to give in to these theories when there are definate ways to offset whatever theory you choose... how about CFS?  O.K. great...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome= not being in your 20's anymore.
Unfortunately we are now entering the cycle where our bodies are not normally repairing themselves without major help!
To start out... Nutrition is #1 and then #2 = Fitness...
Sweetie, many times simply working out (I would suggest gentle Yoga or a very low impact Weight group class (Lift class)and a few months after acclimatizing to 3Xweek workout - add very low impact cardio - no bouncing!
The same thing happened to me - however I stopped working out altogether after being a 15 year fitness instructor. Unfortunately the age issue of the body needing more whole nutrients is a huge issue.  No processed foods! Many times the aspartame in the diet drinks or the additives in the processed foods can be the onset of nerve system problems which pre-implemented the weakening of the nerve system - taking the initial dive.
Is this making sense?
I had to add Citracal - calcium etc. for bones to offset osteoporosis & joint problems w/ other supplements. Also, our hormones are shifting and adrenal gland issues. Oops! I'm running out of space! Write me back!
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To finish... Yes, there could be an underlying medical problem yet...more than likely lower nerve back pain may radiate to the pelvis (if all else has been ruled out!) I even went as far as having sexually transmitted disease check up and nothing - I'm faithfully married. The pain hurt and I was willing to go the test lengths - all blood tests fine - no deficiencies.
Sleep patterns made a huge difference also. I was losing rem sleep in my 30's - It is said you even loose loads of HGH as you enter 30's to 40's... I'm feeling it!
I believe chiropractors can help - however you sound like me...
that would be my last result after trying everything myself because of lack of time and my knowledge w/ a BS degree in Sports Medicine.O.K. I've even thought MS - that would be devestating.
Really... I now know why they call it mid-life crisis because I cannot stay up late anymore and look refreshed like the 21 year olds! Lattes are not hardly even working like in college.
Oh last comment... I took a Z-Pack (5 day antibiotic regimen) after one GP looking at me like I was crazy.My back pain symptoms clearly went away! Explain that! Hmmm...
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