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Can Diabetes Cause Pain And Tight Sensation In The Feet?

Hi, I am experiencing simptoms simular to Diabeties, in my feet,
prickly pain and very tight skin, it seems to be going away but not
compleatly. my doctor prescribed gabapentin, I have taken it for
a month, but reacently started to get tremors in my hands so I
have quit taking it.
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

You should try Pregabalin instead of Gabapentin. Also add methylcobalamin containing multivitamin antioxidant combination. Avoid smoking and alcohol.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Varinder's  Response
Hi,

Please substitute Gabapentin with Pregabalin. Add methylcobalamin containing multivitamin antioxidant combination. Avoid smoking and alcohol.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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Can Diabetes Cause Pain And Tight Sensation In The Feet?

Hi, You should try Pregabalin instead of Gabapentin. Also add methylcobalamin containing multivitamin antioxidant combination. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician