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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Foot Of A Diabetic Patient?

Hi I am diabetic and on no medication as yet. A couple of months ago I developed a tingling in my left foot which had gradually gone up my leg. Tonight while trying to sleep I woke up feeling unwell and was twitching in various parts of my body and could not settle. Any advice would be appreciated.
Tue, 5 Apr 2016
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HI,
I understand your concern.
Uncontrolled diabetes is bound to cause it's neurogenic symptoms.. numbness/ tingling / muscle pulls in body.I don't know since how long diabetes has been detected in your case.. please get it checked & start with proper medications & lifestyle to keep it under control.
Another possibility is spinal/ disc problems causing nerve pinching & the symptoms. PLease consult a spine surgeon, get examined & investigated toexclude/ confirm spinal problem followed by specific medication & physiotherapy .
Thanks.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Foot Of A Diabetic Patient?

HI, I understand your concern. Uncontrolled diabetes is bound to cause it s neurogenic symptoms.. numbness/ tingling / muscle pulls in body.I don t know since how long diabetes has been detected in your case.. please get it checked & start with proper medications & lifestyle to keep it under control. Another possibility is spinal/ disc problems causing nerve pinching & the symptoms. PLease consult a spine surgeon, get examined & investigated toexclude/ confirm spinal problem followed by specific medication & physiotherapy . Thanks.