Can hormonal problems (pcos, insulin resistance) cause tingling sensations in my skin?
Posted on May 20, 2010 under pcos insulin resistance | 1 CommentBasically, I have pcos and im insulin resistant and for the past couple of days ive felt tingling on my skin, usually in my left leg and big toe. sometimes my right leg tingles a little and my arm tingled once or twice. i take metformin because i dont get my period without it, but my last period i had was kind of off. i got it, but it was extremely light the entire time to the point that i almost didnt need to use anything. this is the first time my period has been weird in a while. im hoping that the two issues are related and that my hormones are acting up and not something more serious. im going to the doctor sometime next week, but right now im just a little freaked out. can hormones cause this?
I have PCOS & insulin resistance as well and I think I know the answer to your question. You see, the hormones aren’t causing you all the trouble directly.. they are affecting your blood sugar and that is what is probably going on here. In diabetic people, the blood has a hard time circulating to the feet and lower extremities (that’s why they always talk about special shoes for diabetics and such.) What I assume is happening here is that your blood sugar may be higher than it should be and you’re feeling the effects of it.
If you have a blood glucose tester at home, try testing it and seeing what it is. Normal blood sugar should be around 100. Around 130/140 is what mine is when I skip pills or eat a lot of sugar. If it is over 200, then that is definitely a problem and needs to be discussed with your doctor.
Until then, try eating healthier and exercising. Even though fruit is healthy, it does raise your blood sugar so avoid it and other sweets. Try this and see how your feet feel. : )
Edit: are you taking medication for your insulin resistance? Like metformin? If not, then it’s most likely definitely tour blood sugar. If you are, then just watch what you eat for now.
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