numb fingers

[MrsShimmy]

I'm on long term steroids, quite a big dose (6) when I was on 8 I had very shaky hands but this has improved since I reduced to 6, however I have very numb fingers....has anyone else had this?? (I realise that it might not be related and do intend to ask my Cons about it)

[pollyjj]

Hi Mrs Shimmy, I frequently get numb fingers, they go really white, sometimes it happens when I am typing and also when driving, and at other times for no reason. I was told by the respiratory nurse it could be reynauds and to always keep my hands warm, I think it is to do with circulation. I also get purple fingers sometimes.

I don't think it has anything to do with steroids but someone might know different.

polly xx

[MrsShimmy in reply to pollyjj]

mine don't go white but sometimes purple!

[MrsShimmy]

I've got crumbly nails too....anoying isnt it!!

[pollyjj]

I think it is probably a circulation problem might be worth asking your resp nurse.

polly

[MrsShimmy in reply to pollyjj]

will do! as a profesional hand-embroiderer it's becoming a bit of a problem

[pollyjj]

I bet, it is really anoying and you never know how long it is going to last.

polly

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I was on 12 tablets which has been reduced to 8 and have numb and fingers and toes. When I asked my consultant he said it was a side effect of Pred.

[1redkite]

For some time I have had numb big toes and sometimes also my index finger. The doctor said it was probably peripheral neuropathy, sometomes related to type 2 diabetes (which I have been just told I have).

See your doctor asap.

[MrsShimmy in reply to 1redkite]

Seeing resp cons Monday and its top of my list!