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Does anyone have numb and tingly feet/lower legs? Is it the meds (metoprolol) or heart issues that cause this feeling ? Or old age?

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Winnipeg, MB
October 13
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Members exploring the question of numb and tingly feet and lower legs shared that the cause can vary, with diabetes-related neuropathy, venous... Read more

Members exploring the question of numb and tingly feet and lower legs shared that the cause can vary, with diabetes-related neuropathy, venous insufficiency, and circulatory issues all coming up as common culprits rather than medication alone. Several members offered practical relief strategies including compression stockings, Voltaren cream, ice packs, elevation, and supplements like Alpha Lipoic Acid and Benfotiamine, alongside prescription options like gabapentin and Cymbalta. A recurring theme was the importance of seeing multiple specialists, staying active through swimming or walking, and using distraction and routine to manage daily pain with resilience.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Neuropathy has anyone found anything that helps? 3am and am awake due to this. I end up sitting in kitchen with herbal tea and the TV on.

October 16
MyHeartDiseaseTeam

Numbness and tingling in the feet and lower legs is something many people with heart disease notice, and it's a great question to bring up with a doctor. There are a few heart-related reasons this can happen.

When the heart isn't pumping as efficiently as it should, blood flow to the extremities — like the feet and lower Show Full Answer

Numbness and tingling in the feet and lower legs is something many people with heart disease notice, and it's a great question to bring up with a doctor. There are a few heart-related reasons this can happen.

When the heart isn't pumping as efficiently as it should, blood flow to the extremities — like the feet and lower legs — can be reduced. This poor circulation can cause that numb or tingly feeling.

Here are some heart-related causes worth knowing about:

- Heart failure — Reduced pumping ability means less blood reaches the legs and feet
- High blood pressure — Over time, this can damage blood vessels, reducing circulation to the extremities
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — Narrowed arteries can limit blood flow to the legs, causing numbness or tingling As for metoprolol specifically, it works by slowing the heart rate and reducing blood pressure, which can sometimes contribute to reduced circulation in the limbs. It's always worth mentioning new or worsening symptoms to a cardiologist, especially if the tingling is getting worse or is paired with leg pain, swelling, or skin color changes.

Those could be signs of something that needs prompt attention, like a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis), which people with heart conditions can be at higher risk for.

Don't stop or adjust any medication without talking to a doctor first — but definitely bring this up at the next appointment!

October 13
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Most times when I am bare-footed, it feels like I am wearing socks. At times when I go to bed my feet hurt, when that happens, I sit in my recliner ( with it reclined ) which usually reduces the pains and allows me to sleep.

5 days ago
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have had tingling and skin discoloration on my lower legs, with them aching. My dermatologist recommended compression stockings. I first made sure I got with a vascular doctor and had them check the legs to ensure I didn't have any issues with blood flow or ?? Seems that I have venous insufficiency and other than having a procedure to help with this I am using the compression stockings. I did check also with my podiatrist, and I do have strong blood flow to my feet as well. I take Metoprolol Succinate but even when I wasn't taking the beta blocker, I had the same issue with the legs and feet. Either too much standing or sitting can cause it for me. The discoloration maybe caused by small veins leaking blood and the little red dots is the iron from your red blood cells causing this discoloration ( AI stated this but who knows??)

October 15
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I'm a diabetic and have numbness in both my lower legs,have been for years now.My dr has put me on a couple different pills but they dont work.It sucks getting old.Have heart disease too..ugh

October 14

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