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Tingling Feet at Night: Common Causes and When to Call a Doctor
Tingling feet at night is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Diabetes is the leading cause of nerve problems in the feet, and low vitamins, alcohol use, some medicines and pressure on a nerve are others. CDC says symptoms are often worse at night. See a doctor, because a supplement cannot sort out the cause.
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Night symptoms
Why do my feet tingle at night?
Feet tingle at night for many reasons. CDC says pain or sensitivity from nerve damage in the feet is often worse at night (CDC, Diabetes and nerve damage).
The cause is often not in the feet at all. It can be a health condition, a medicine, a vitamin shortfall or pressure on a nerve. A doctor can tell them apart with an exam and tests.
Causes
What can sit behind tingling feet?
The common causes are listed below. Diabetes is the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy in the U.S., and about two thirds of people with diabetes have mild to severe nerve problems (NINDS, Peripheral neuropathy).
| Possible cause | What sources say |
|---|---|
| Diabetes | The most common cause (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy) |
| Low B vitamins, copper, vitamin E | Listed by Mayo Clinic |
| Alcohol use | Listed by Mayo Clinic |
| Some medicines | Especially chemotherapy |
| Kidney, liver, thyroid disease | Listed by Mayo Clinic |
| Injury or pressure | Listed by Mayo Clinic |
- DiabetesThe leading cause of peripheral neuropathy in the U.S.; about two thirds of people with diabetes have nerve problems of some degree. (NINDS, Peripheral neuropathy) (ADA, Neuropathy and diabetes)
- A vitamin shortfallB vitamins, copper and vitamin E matter to nerves. With low B12, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet can occur. (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy) (NIH ODS, Vitamin B12)
- AlcoholAlcohol use disorder can damage nerves directly and by lowering vitamins. (Cleveland Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy) (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy)
- Injury or pressureA crush, a fracture, a slipped disk or repeated pressure on a nerve can all cause symptoms. (NINDS, Peripheral neuropathy) (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy)
- MedicinesSome medicines, especially chemotherapy, can cause peripheral neuropathy. (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy)
- Other health problemsInfections such as shingles, autoimmune conditions, kidney, liver or thyroid disease, and inherited conditions are on the list. Sometimes no cause is found. (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy) (MedlinePlus, Peripheral nerve disorders)
When to call
When is tingling at night a reason to call a doctor?
Call a doctor when tingling is new, spreading, or disturbs your sleep. CDC lists burning, tingling, weakness or pain that disrupts daily activities or sleep, and a foot sore that will not heal (CDC, Diabetes and nerve damage).
Mayo Clinic adds that you should seek care right away for tingling, weakness or pain in your hands or feet, because early care gives the best chance to manage the cause (Mayo Clinic, Peripheral neuropathy).
Call 911 for a sudden weak or numb side of the body, trouble speaking, chest pain or trouble breathing.
Prepare
What can you note before the visit?
Write down when it starts, how long it lasts and what you take. Keep notes, as CDC advises (CDC, Diabetes and nerve damage).
Bring your medicines and supplements. Photograph the labels.
The product
Is Flow Nerves for tingling feet?
The label does not say so. Flow Nerves is a dietary supplement that claims only NERVE SUPPORT*, and no study of it exists in our sources.
See a doctor first, and keep taking prescribed medicine. The live checkout is final on price.
FAQ
Flow Nerves questions people ask
Why do my feet tingle only at night?
Nerve symptoms are often more noticeable at night, according to CDC (CDC, Diabetes and nerve damage). A quiet room leaves little to distract you. A doctor can look for the cause.
Is tingling in both feet a sign of diabetes?
It can be. Diabetes is the leading cause of nerve problems in the feet (NINDS, Peripheral neuropathy), but it is not the only one. Only a doctor's tests can say.
Can low vitamin levels cause tingling feet?
Yes. NIH says B12 shortfall can cause numbness and tingling in the hands and feet (NIH ODS, Vitamin B12). A doctor can check your levels.
Will a supplement stop tingling feet at night?
No source says a capsule will. Find the cause with a doctor first. Keep taking prescribed medicine.
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