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Is FlowNerves for Tingling in Hands and Feet? See a Doctor First
FlowNerves is not sold as a treatment for tingling, and no study tested it. The seller mentions "the nerve endings in your hands, feet, and legs", but tingling there can come from diabetes, low B12, pinched nerves and more. Get the cause checked first, then ask your clinician whether a supplement has any place.
Written by the FlowNerves label deskUpdated · 5 min read
What does the seller say about hands and feet?
The seller's materials describe "the nerve endings in your hands, feet, and legs" and "straightforward nutritional support for your nerves". The seller also says plainly that it is not a drug and not a neuropathy medicine.(FlowNerves seller checkout)
Naming where people feel symptoms is not evidence about a capsule. The bottle front says NERVE SUPPORT*, names no condition and prints no amount for any of its six ingredients.
What can cause tingling in hands and feet?
Peripheral neuropathy has more than 100 types, and diabetes is the most common cause.(NINDS, Peripheral Neuropathy) Sometimes no cause is found. The list below shows the usual suspects.
- Diabetes and high blood sugarThe most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in the United States. Blood sugar checks and foot exams are the first steps. (NIDDK, Diabetes and Foot Problems)
- Low vitamin B12A treatable cause of numbness and tingling. A simple blood test checks it, and metformin and some stomach medicines can lower it. (NIH ODS, Vitamin B12 (HP))
- Alcohol, kidney or thyroid diseaseLong-term heavy drinking, kidney failure and thyroid problems can all damage nerves. (NINDS, Peripheral Neuropathy)
- Medicines, including chemotherapySome cancer drugs, antibiotics and heart medicines can affect nerves. Never stop a medicine on your own. (NINDS, Peripheral Neuropathy)
- Pinched nerves and injuryCarpal tunnel, a slipped disc or an injury can press on a nerve, and the symptoms stay in one area. (NINDS, Peripheral Neuropathy)
- No cause foundIn some people no cause is found. That is a reason to stay under a doctor's care, not to stop looking. (NINDS, Peripheral Neuropathy)
That spread is the reason a guess at home is risky. A capsule cannot tell you which of these you have.
How does a doctor find the cause?
Expect questions, an exam and often blood tests. Mayo Clinic lists blood tests, nerve conduction studies and EMG among the tools.(Mayo Clinic, Peripheral Neuropathy (diagnosis, treatment))
| Step | What it checks |
|---|---|
| Medical history | Timing, medicines, alcohol, family history |
| Blood tests | Blood sugar, vitamin B12 and thyroid, among others |
| Nerve tests | How signals travel in the arms and legs |
| Foot exam | Skin, feeling and circulation, especially with diabetes |
Low B12 is worth singling out. It can cause numbness, tingling and nerve damage that may become permanent if not treated promptly, and metformin or acid-reducing medicines can lower it.(NIH ODS, Vitamin B12 (HP)) A supplement cannot replace that blood test.
When is tingling an emergency?
Call 911 for sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, a drooping face, trouble speaking or sudden vision or balance loss.(CDC, Stroke Signs and Symptoms)
See a clinician soon for tingling that spreads, weakness, trouble walking or a foot sore that will not heal.(Mayo Clinic, Peripheral Neuropathy (symptoms, causes)) Slow tingling in both feet is a different picture from a stroke, but any doubt means call.
FlowNerves capsules: 30 to a bottleOne capsule a day · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · 60-day satisfaction promise
See packsWhat does the FlowNerves label say?
The front of the bottle reads PREMIUM FORMULA, FlowNerves, NERVE SUPPORT* and 30 CAPSULES; it names no disease and prints no amount for any ingredient we could read.
| Item | As printed or stated |
|---|---|
| Front claim | NERVE SUPPORT* (the asterisk points to the FDA statement) |
| Count | 30 capsules per bottle |
| Directions (seller's FAQ) | 1 capsule daily with a meal and a full glass of water |
| Supplement Facts panel | Not supplied to us, so no amounts are quoted |
If a doctor agrees, how could FlowNerves fit?
Only your clinician can say. If they are comfortable, ask about the six names, the blood thinners and diabetes medicines you take, and the missing amounts. Follow the seller's FAQ of one capsule daily with a meal, and keep treating the cause. Read more on who it is for and neuropathy causes.
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Order 6 bottlesOnly the 2-bottle price ($79 a bottle) is printed in the seller's brief; the 3-bottle and 6-bottle prices follow the standard ladder. Confirm at the live checkout (FlowNerves seller checkout). Check your medicines with your doctor or pharmacist before you order.
FAQ01
FlowNerves questions people ask
Can FlowNerves fix tingling feet?
There is no evidence it does. No study tested the capsule, and tingling has causes that a doctor can test and treat directly.
Which doctor should I see for tingling hands and feet?
Start with a primary care clinician, who can order blood tests and refer you to a neurologist if needed.
Is tingling in both feet always neuropathy?
No. Low B12, thyroid problems, medicines and pinched nerves can all produce it, which is why testing matters.
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