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Have Tingling Sensation And Pain In Knees, Diabetes. Knee Replacement Surgery. Suggest Diet To Maintain Blood Sugar Level
I had knee repladement surgery in both knees nine years ago, and recently have begun to have tingling and pains in my lower legs, beneath the knees at night time. especially noticeable when sitting in chair reading or watching t.v. I take paracetemol and have been diagnosed recently with diabetes type 2. I am 76 years of age and in good health, otherwisem sticking to my diet and watching blood sugar levels.
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
Hello,
The tingling and numbness is more likely due to diabetes than knee replacement.
It is called Diabetic neuropathy. There the peripheral nerves are damaged due to hyperglycemia. This damage occurs in the pre diabetes stage itself.
I should advise my patient to have a tight blood sugar control and prescribe medicines like Gabapentin for neurological pain.
The tingling and numbness is more likely due to diabetes than knee replacement.
It is called Diabetic neuropathy. There the peripheral nerves are damaged due to hyperglycemia. This damage occurs in the pre diabetes stage itself.
I should advise my patient to have a tight blood sugar control and prescribe medicines like Gabapentin for neurological pain.
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