Hi,
Almost a week ago I got a weird tingling sensation in my left arm. This went away and left me with a kind of 'dead' feeling in my arm. It felt weak, although it wasn't. I also started experiencing a tingling sensation in my left foot. I went straight to the doctors the next day and got referred to the hospital for tests, all of which came back with no suggestion as to what was causing this sensation. My arm is fine now, the sensation in my arm went away rather quickly, but I still get a on/off tingling sensation in my left foot. Any ideas as to what could be causing this? Thank you!

When does the tingling appear? random, after sitting at the computer, an hour after riding a bus? Knumbness tingling is mostlikly nerve. What has been checked? is it the highest point in the body that can affected both areas then work down from there. Brain neck. Have they ruled out viral infection?

If your problem involved your foot only I would toward your leg. Comon nerve problem to the leg are the siatic nerve and nerve root compression low back. the pain is asymetrical usally following the outside of the body (away from the midline).

What kind of spealist did your seek? a Neurologist?

I don't want to alarm you with this information or get you running in circles.

People can can have nerve damage for many many reasons they can be unaware of it for years.

Keep track of it make sure it does not spread. Stretch try to be aware if some causes a change in your sensation.

Ask your doctor what should I do now?

Hope this helped a little

Dear Jodie
Tingling to the extremity can be attributed to a number of reasons: 1) diet 2) drugs/medication 3) vitamin B6/B12 deficiency 4) nerve impingement from a proximal/distal source 5) trauma 6) varicosed vein 7) heavy metal exposure/poisoning 8) thyroid disorder 9) infection/virus ie: hepatitis/HIV/Leprosy or Hansen's disease 10) genetic disorder 11) neurological disorder 12) diabetes ....The list goes on...A good start would be to see you medical doctor and a Podiatrist, a thorough evaluation should help to find the underlying cause of your condition.

Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com
SBarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert

Thank you both for your help.
I have since been back to my doctor, who did a check of my reflexes, and feeling in my feet, and am currently awaiting a appointment to see a neurologist.
The suggestion about a varicosed vein has somewhat alarmed me, as I will be journeying on a plane in a few weeks time, and I don't think it's very likely I will be seen to by then.
The tingling is occuring less and less(it doesn't last for long, and I havent had it nearly all day). I mostly hardly notice when it does occur.
Thrombosis was suggested when I was at the hospital and the nurse seemed to just dismiss it. What is the likelihood that it is a varicosed vein? Should I go get it checked out before going on holiday?
Thank you

Dear Jodie
Sometimes when varicose veins occur around the ankle, it can cause a tarsal tunnel, and result in numbness and tingling. The treatment depends on the extent of your condition, location of the varicose veins and prior treatment, just to name a few of the variables involved in the decision making process. Your doctor has to make the appropriate decision based on your history and physical findings. Conservatively, compressive stockings are usually prescribed for patients with varicosities, however, it would be prudent to get noninvasive vascular testing prior to using these stockings. A patient with a history of CHF would also be excluded in using compressive stockings without prior consulation from their physician and close supervision. Compressive stockings would also be contraindicated in patients with arterial insufficiency.
I am glad your condition is improving.

Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert