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What Causes Cold Sensations In Thighs, Legs And Back?

I been experiencing some cold sensations in both my thighs, my buttock, and along the back and sides of my of both legs. It feel like cold water running down; sometimes as cold as ice cubes. These sensations come and go with the longest has lasting about 10 seconds. I had diabetes for a long time now, but my blood sugar values are quite in normal range for about three months.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hello dear,

Considering the history that you had diabetes for a long time, the symptoms can be attributed to Diabetic neuropathy (damage to nerve secondary to diabetes).
So, it is advisable to consult your treating Doctor/ Neurologist and get a complete neurological evaluation done.

However, other causes for such symptoms also need to be considered, such as:
1. Paraspinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Lumbo-sacral region or due to compression of nerve secondary to improper posture.
2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body.
3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure level.

Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Cold Sensations In Thighs, Legs And Back?

Hello dear, Considering the history that you had diabetes for a long time, the symptoms can be attributed to Diabetic neuropathy (damage to nerve secondary to diabetes). So, it is advisable to consult your treating Doctor/ Neurologist and get a complete neurological evaluation done. However, other causes for such symptoms also need to be considered, such as: 1. Paraspinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Lumbo-sacral region or due to compression of nerve secondary to improper posture. 2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body. 3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction. 4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure level. Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.