Hepatitis C - Tingling, Numbness In Toes & Foot Pad Posted: 08-14-07 15:52pm
I have had Hep C for about 25 years. In
the last 2 months I have had tingling and
numbness in my toes and the pads of my
feet.
My doctor is concerned the symptoms may be
related to the Hepatitis.
I would like to know more about what my
symptoms mean and what treatment can do. A
recent test showed my form of Hep C is
difficult to treat, so I am worried about
the effects on-going.
Thanks!
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meechie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Sacramento, CA USA
I Get This Too! Posted: 11-12-07 17:39pm
I have only had Hep C for 2 years but I am
experiencing similar issues. Mine don't
tingle for no reason though- It seems if I
elevate my hands, by simply reading a
book, my fingers and hands will get numb
and tingle. My feet do it too if I have
them in one place too long. Have you found
out anything else? I have so many
questions about this disease but I dont
seem to get much response from these
boards. I really need a support group and
people to talk to.
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kstevens
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 11-18-07 13:16pm
Hi,
Sorry bout the delay in response.
I think the first thing you should do is
buy and religiously take Milk Thistle. I
buy Vitamin Shoppe's Max Strength version
with "Extract 175 mg. 80% Silymarin."
Secondly, you should seriously consider a
round of acupuncture, say 10 sessions. I
had regular low-grade pain every day for
the first couple years (I've now had Hep C
25 years) until I tried acupuncture and
have never had it since unless I had some
very specific problem and then it was
short term, often ended by a few sessions
of acupuncture.
I think acupuncture very good for chronic
problems, and I'm no new-age acolyte.
I actually now think it probable my
tingling is not due to Hep but another
problem.
Anyway, good luck finding support, be sure
to give some too.
