![]() ![]() Having an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, can cause or contribute to peripheral neuropathy, according to Polydefkis. In a study published in March 2017 in the journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, researchers found that among people with type 2 diabetes, those with peripheral neuropathy tended to have lower blood levels of folate and vitamin B12 than those without neuropathy.īut Nealon cautions that you shouldn’t increase any B vitamin supplements without knowing the cause of your neuropathy, since excessive vitamin B6 can actually cause sensory neuropathy. Nutrient deficiencies may also play a role in your risk for neuropathy if you have diabetes. “If it’s dismissed and it’s not picked up, it could cause damage that might not be reversible.” “If someone with MS is vitamin B12 deficient but it’s missed, that would be a big mistake because that’s something we can do something about,” he notes. The most common of these, says Polydefkis, is a vitamin B12 deficiency. RELATED: 10 Lifestyle Tips to Help You Manage MS Symptoms Nutrient DeficienciesĬertain vitamin and other nutrient deficiencies can cause peripheral neuropathy. But it’s worth asking about this if you’re not sure your doctor is routinely checking your blood glucose level. Polydefkis, peripheral neuropathy can be a sign of undiagnosed diabetes - and contrary to what some people believe, you don’t need to have diabetes for decades or even years to develop neuropathy.Īccording to Nealon, if you’re seeing an MS specialist, chances are you’re already undergoing regular screening that would detect a likely case of diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy, which can cause numbness, weakness, and pain, typically in the hands and feet. More than half of people who have diabetes develop some form of neuropathy, or loss of nerve function, according to the Mayo Clinic. RELATED: Your Everyday Guide to Living Well With Multiple Sclerosis It’s important to note that only a doctor can determine what’s causing your foot symptoms, and you should report any changes in sensation in your feet (or anywhere else in your body) to your neurologist or primary care doctor. Here are some of the most common causes of numb or tingling feet, along with some of the signs that may point toward one condition or another. And sometimes, numb feet can be a sign of an undiagnosed condition - like diabetes or a nutrient deficiency - that requires urgent treatment. This means that while MS might be behind what’s happening in your feet, you shouldn’t assume this is the case. Numbness of the face, body, or extremities (arms and legs) is one of the most common symptoms of multiple scelerosis (MS), and can occur very early in the course of the disease, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.īut numb or tingling feet can be caused by a number of conditions other than MS, some of which can be treated or reversed. ![]()
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