I ve been noticing my arms & legs are tingling & numb when I sit for awhile & also when I m trying to sleep. I m a continuous care nurse so I sit for 12 hour shifts but I do get up & walk around frequently. I ve also noticed swelling in feet & calves when I work a shift.
Hello, Having numbness and tingling is a sign of the nerve root entrapment. Since its present in the arms and legs it appears to be in the cervical and lumbar region. An MRI is suggested. Also, you mentioned the swelling of the feet, this appears to be vascular insufficiency due to muscle weakness. I will advise taking up an MRI. As it will help us understand the soft tissue pathology of the spinal column. Post which doing exercises for the neck and back to make it stronger by which the symptoms can be avoided. Also, regular stretching and strengthening exercises are advised to improve the overall physical well-being. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.