[42F] Experiencing tingling in leg, chest discomfort, and progressive vision blurring

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, here are some possibilities:

• Peripheral Neuropathy: This condition results from damage to your peripheral nerves and often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body, including your legs. The tingling sensation you're experiencing in your leg could be a symptom of this condition.

  • Testing for this condition might involve neurological examinations, blood tests, and nerve function tests. Treatment often involves managing the condition causing your neuropathy.

• Chest Pain: There are many causes of chest pain, one of which is heart disease. Given your age and the description of your symptoms, it's important to rule out heart disease as a cause of your chest discomfort.

  • Testing for heart disease might involve an electrocardiogram (EKG), stress tests, and possibly an angiogram. Treatment depends on the specific type of heart disease you have.

• Vision Changes: Your blurred vision could be due to a number of causes, including refractive errors, cataracts, or macular degeneration. Given that your vision has been progressively getting worse over the last couple of years, it would be a good idea to have your eyes examined.

  • Testing for these conditions might involve a comprehensive eye exam. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your vision changes.

What you can do

• For your leg tingling, try to avoid putting pressure on your legs for long periods of time. Regular exercise might also help improve your symptoms.
• For your chest discomfort, try to avoid activities that make your symptoms worse. If your chest discomfort is severe or doesn't go away, seek immediate medical attention.
• For your blurred vision, make sure to have regular eye exams and wear corrective lenses if they've been prescribed to you.

What you should look out for

• If your leg tingling becomes painful or if you start to lose sensation in your leg, seek medical attention.
• If your chest discomfort becomes severe, if you start to have difficulty breathing, or if you have other symptoms such as nausea, sweating, or pain radiating to your jaw, neck, or arm, seek immediate medical attention.
• If your vision changes suddenly or if you start to lose your vision, seek immediate medical attention.

Remember, while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor. Please consult with a healthcare professional for a formal diagnosis and treatment.