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What Causes Pain In Legs Of A Diabetic Patient?
Question: I have iching legs off and on for no reason. Putting ice on or taking a hot bath sometimes help. I am 66 year old female and I am diabetic My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Possibly diabetic neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I feel this may be a part of diabetes.
When diabetes affects the nerves, it causes diabetic neuropathy.
When this happens, itching and burning results.
This is a common problem in diabetics.
You can try a prescription of pregabalin or gabapentin.
It may help.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
Possibly diabetic neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I feel this may be a part of diabetes.
When diabetes affects the nerves, it causes diabetic neuropathy.
When this happens, itching and burning results.
This is a common problem in diabetics.
You can try a prescription of pregabalin or gabapentin.
It may help.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
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