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What Causes Pain In The Legs While Lying Down?
when laying down i have pain in my legs my knees get very cold and painful , i have to put on each night 7-9 heavy blankets to stop the pain, knees are still cold but pain is better i used a weight blanket at a friends house and it felt better is it a nerve proble?/ my doctor does not know
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Hi,
Cold leg/knees with pain at rest, which are not cold to touch can be due to neuropathy; either traumatic or following underlying disease (like diabetes). I would suggest consultation with a neurologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Cold leg/knees with pain at rest, which are not cold to touch can be due to neuropathy; either traumatic or following underlying disease (like diabetes). I would suggest consultation with a neurologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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