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my arms and legs are white as a ghost and cold but my torso ...


Sent to Health Experts August 13, 2006 10:07 p.m.
my arms and legs are white as a ghost and cold but my torso has a normal rosy warm pigment. The skin on my arms and legs have a tingling burning feeling as well that feels better when it is rubbed. I also am starting to have depression symptoms. This has been this way for a year. Why?

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August 13, 2006 10:15 p.m. (7 minutes and 16 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
Have you been seen by a doctor for this symptom. Do you have any known medical conditions. Drug user?

Edited by 4ren6 on August 13 2006 at 10:15pm
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Sent August 13, 2006 10:40 p.m. (25 minutes and 30 seconds later)
just a dermatologist but he was a rookie and didn't have any clue. He thought it would go away on its own but it hasn't and the tingling burning is really getting to me. My hands and toes are always cold and arms and legs white as a ghost compared to my normal colored torso.

I have never taken illegal drugs and I don't drink alchol. I have taken ambien about 5 times to help me fall asleep and tried a couple anti depressants in the past but they started to give me headaches so I stopped. Currently taking no prescription medications. I am very fatigued all the time as well, had some sleeping issues but now I get 8 hours a night but so tired. Very athletic but injured my hip so I don't run as much as I used to but work out still everyday. On a disablity break for depression.
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August 13, 2006 10:48 p.m. (7 minutes and 35 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

At 38 your young to have heart or circulatory problems but from what you describe you may need to see a Cardiologist to rule out any circulatory problems. I would at a minimum suggest having blood work with differential to show any other possible cause's. This is not a depressive symptom but a biological one in nature and you need to see a doctor for a good work up on this. I would also speak to someone on the depression issues as there are many good mediations to help.

Go to a Cardiologist or your primary to get this started. It is not a dermatological problem.

If I may be of further assistance please reply.



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Sent August 13, 2006 11:08 p.m. (20 minutes and 0 seconds later)
but have you even seen this before? I don't have health insurance and I don't know if I can go to a doc...is this the only thing I can do to find out what might be causing this?
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August 13, 2006 11:12 p.m. (3 minutes and 58 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Yes, under the circumstances. The symptoms you describe are indicative to circulatory or cardio problems. You may be able to obtain assistance from any hospital as indigent care. If your income is low then they can and do offer indigent care for those that qualify. You really need to have this checked by someone.

If you would like I can see if a doctor is on at the current time to speak with you as well.



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