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What Do Numbness And Spongy Sensation In The Lower Leg Indicate?
I am having problem with my legs, I cannot feel anything below my knees and it feels very spongy in my feet and sometimes i cannot stand up without leaning on something. I am diabetic. When I sleep I get a lot of pins and needles in my both legs and feet.
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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It can indicate peripheral neuropathy, maybe due to vitamin D deficiency, uncontrolled diabetes or disc problem in the backbone.
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It can indicate peripheral neuropathy, maybe due to vitamin D deficiency, uncontrolled diabetes or disc problem in the backbone.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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