I have tingling and pins and needles in my left foot, which I have been experiencing intermittently for a long time, but more so since yesterday. What to do?

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What should I do? I usually massage myself and it settles, should I continue? should I wear a support stocking? something else? thank you. Hello and thank you, not in an official way, but my doctor had recommended a few years ago about 4-5 to wear compression stockings, which I admit I dropped, but I still have it, I always had circulation problems in my extremities. Usually yes it goes away with massages, but I feel like I have more for a few days, maybe because of the lack of activity? stress? it's possible, I'll wait, but is there a medication recommended to rub me? yes I should maybe put my legs up more for the circulation. If not, yes I can call my doctor for sure, but I wanted to check on my side anyway. Many thanks and to hear from you, have a great day, .

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Good evening ma'am, Does it usually go away with massages only? Have you ever consulted for this? Have you received an official diagnosis? Thanks for those details ma'am. It is very helpful! For rubbing in, I'm of the opinion that a simple moisturizer is the best. It's not so much the cream as it is the rubbing that matters here. For circulation, you could try a red vine or diosmin medication (like Esenvia™ or Antistax™). And of course, resume physical activity, which causes a "pump" effect and helps bring fluids up through muscle contraction. If that doesn't change anything, you'll need to see your doctor, yes. Happy day, Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist