HomeAnswersNeurologyburning sensationI have burning sensations in the body with numbness and shortness of breath. Why?

I have burning sensations in the body with numbness and shortness of breath. Please help.

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At February 27, 2020
Reviewed AtFebruary 28, 2020

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been having burning sensations in my chest, arms, and back, numbness in both sides of face, and shortness of breath. I have also been having weakness of the legs. I went to the ER on sunday and they did not know what is going on.

Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of possible anxiety. From the other hand vyvanse can lead to such symptoms as a common adverse effect. Coming to this point I would recommend taking Alprazolam at a low dose for anxiety. If this does not improve your situation I would also recommend performing further tests:

Thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction, blood electrolytes, vitamin B12 and vitamin D plasma levels for possible deficiency, an exercise cardiac stress test. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. If all the above tests result normal I would recommend gradually reducing the dose of vyvanse and see if your situation improves. Stopping this drug may be necessary.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have anxiety and this is not like all this has been going on since Saturday night and I only took the Vyvanse Saturday morning and had not taken it since and I still feel the same the numbness was only on my left side of face then moved to my right side and has moved down to my neck. The burning sensations are constant in my chest which is all over and in my arms and in my upper back and middle. I have been running a low grade fever since 7.

Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The distribution of the numbness and burning is not typical of any neurological disorders. The fact that you have low grade fever could be indicative of a possible infection. For this reason, I would recommend checking thyroid hormone levels and anti -TPO titer antibody for possible thyroiditis.

Some other tests may be necessary:

A cervical spine X-ray followed by an MRI if necessary (consulting with a doctor should be done first), complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose levels, vitamin B12 and vitamin D plasma levels. You should discuss with your Doctor on the above tests.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Neurology

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Neurology

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy