What causes numbness in forehead and both forearms with elevated sugar levels?
Patient: I started having numbness in my forehead and both forearms about 9-10 weeks ago. I now have some numbness in both feet around my toes ( feels like walking on cotton) Now I have slight numbness on my tongue. Had bloodwork done. Blood sugar was a little high. 6.7 but everything else was good. I went to a chiropractor for about 6 visits. Nothing has helped. Just saw a neurologist and she doesn t think its neuropathy because it didn t start in my feet and I don t have any pain. I just had an MRI and haven t had the results as yet. I ve completely changed my diet. I m following the Paleo plan. Any idea what this might be? I m thinking of going to an acupuncturist next. Thank-you Doctor: Maybe you have to consult an endocrinologist too regarding your high blood sugar. Polyneuropathy can in some cases start from the upper extremities. But the numbness in the forehead and tongue doesn't comply with neuropathy diagnosis. Did the neurologist recommend the MRI and what region? Do you have any other symptoms or did the doctor found any other sign during the physical examination? I will be interested to know the MRI result or any other test that you've taken.