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    The soles of my feet get hot and tingly, what could that be related to?

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    I am a 50yr old female. I take thyroxine and am on aspirin for A flutter and AF. Otherwise i am fit and very active.
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    Matt Tinski

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    Matt offers professional advice for introducing and / or fine tuning exercise for weight loss and has assisted many clients with various chronic illnesses to … View Profile

    peripheral neuropathy / paresthesia: perhaps you should be chatting to your doctor to rule out diabetes… something is interfering with correct nerve transmission 

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    Jacqueline Kan

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    Yes, I agree with Matt, sounds of neuropathic origin. Certainly, if its symmetrical distribution on both feet, diabetes is a strong possibility and should be ruled out first. But, their can be other causes for these nerve changes, they could be referral pain coming from lower back pathology such as disc protrusions etc a physio could check this out. Otherwise,  if the above are all negative, next port of call would be a neurologist to rule out other systemic condtion in the nervous system. Then you have the ocassional case where all these possibilities are negative ,and they cannot always find a reason for it.Good luck

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    Anthony Short

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    Anthony Short BAppSc(Pod) MPod hold both Bachelor and Master level degrees in podiatry, and works in private practice, hospital and educational positions within Brisbane. His … View Profile

    Your symptoms are suggestive of peripheral neuropathy, as others have alluded to.

    However, there are many causes for peripheral neuroapthy, including diabetes.

    Given you are taking thyroxine, then I assume you are hypothyroid. Hypothyroidism in itself is a cause of peripheral neuropathy.

    Other non-neurological causes can include conditions such as erythromelalgia.

    Usually a check on your lower extremity neurological sensory or motor function can help determine the cause, along with blood tests for other common issues inluding B12 deficiency.

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