I have strange sensations on my hands and feets like burning, buzzing, electrical current, and crawling. It is not concentrated on the same spot as they move around and changes its' form. The level of intensity of the sensations varies as well. One moment, I can have level 7/10 electrical current on my fourth and pinky finger then later level 4/10 burning on my palm. However, the main area where it happens is on my left hand and right foot. Due to this, my daily activities can only function at about 70% as I'm in discomfort most of the time. When it's flaring badly, it makes me stressed and anxious as well.

I have consulted a neurologist and neurosurgeon who instructed many tests like MRI (brain, lumbar, cervical, abdomen), nerve conduction test, full blood test and ultrasound but it all came back normal. They could not find anything and conclude it's psychological though I really doubt it and sent me to see a psychiatrist. Anyway, I went ahead to consult the psychiatrist and was given some psychosomatic medications.

My condition however still did not improve and I'm kind of clueless at the moment on what to do next.

Is there anyone out here with a similar experience or have some clues on my condition? I appreciate all kinds of feedbacks or suggestions like things to try, who to consult, etc.

Thanks for reading.

This post has been edited by Dic-Syen: Apr 15 2021, 08:17 PM

does the full blood test have hba1c and fasting blood glucose?

from the description of parestheria at the extremities it usually points to issues with blood circulation.

My hba1c result is 5.5% which is in the non-diabetic range and my fasting blood glucose is 5.0 mmol/L, also in the normal range.

Not too sure about circulation but if it's poor blood circulation, they'll be other symptoms as well.

other symptoms like joint pain?
fever?

cold extremities?

what's the occupation before or when you start to have these tingling feelings?

This post has been edited by slimey: Apr 16 2021, 07:53 PM

No idea dude. Try taking b12 (methlycobal) and nutritional yeast. One in the morning and the other at night. B12 helps with nerves

No other symptoms like fever or cold extremities.

I'm a graphic designer all the while. The feelings started in April'19. Somehow it subside by its own in August'19. In between there are some spikes but it's just very mild before another episode in March'20. Again after few months it subsides on its own.

Right now it's like the 3rd episode. It keeps coming back so I think the root cause is not identified and cured.

This post has been edited by Dic-Syen: Apr 17 2021, 11:44 AM

Hmm. Good chance it might be work related.

Try and improve the ergonomics and posture of your work.
Perhaps also manage the work flow such that there are rest after a certain time... like have a walk away from table for a few minutes every 20 min or something like that.

Oh. And don’t put wallet at back pocket.

Otherwise I am running out of ideas.

I do have an ergonomics chair at work. I do sit straight and do stretches and walk around every 20 mins. I'm aware and have taken care of this postural issue since I have backache many years back and have seen a chiropractor.

Right now I don't have backaches anymore and I don't keep my wallet at back, haha.

It's just my strange symptoms that's bugging me.