4. Numbness in Hands and Feet
Amyloidosis has been known to cause tingling and numbness in the fingers, hands, feet, and toes. This can feel painful or just uncomfortable. It may go away once you start moving around, or it can last for several hours. Some people find that they only experience this symptom when they are sitting still or lying down. Some feel it right before going to sleep or as soon as they wake up. It is also common in the wrist and may feel like carpal tunnel syndrome and even be misdiagnosed as it.
This symptom is usually more annoying than painful, and many people don’t see it as a reason to be alarmed when they first experience it. It’s only after the symptom has presented itself chronically that they begin to realize there is something wrong and seek medical attention to determine the underlying cause.
Numbness in the hands and feet is a common symptom of many disorders, so doctors may need to do several tests to confirm a diagnosis of Amyloidosis.