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What Causes Stinging Pain In The Legs And Ankles?
I m having some issues with my back after a fall in January. Recently I have been have a bee sting like pain in different places in my legs and ankles. Sometimes it s more like water running down my leg or like a bug crawling on me. What could cause this?
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Hello,
The symptoms are typical of neuropathic pain.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like gabapentin for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are typical of neuropathic pain.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like gabapentin for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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