How Do You Get Rid Of Foot Pain While Having Diabetes?

Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2023

Question: My entire left foot is to sore to walk on perhaps because I’ve been favoring it since my right foot had an accident that left me with 6stitches in the upper toe but yet BEFORE this I was experiencing muscle pain in the left foot and yes I AM DIABETIC SO HOW CAN I GET RID OF THIS PAIN

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be muscular pain or arthritis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The pain in the left foot that you have can be a muscular pain or due to arthritis or related to diabetic neuropathy. This needs a proper examination to find the cause. In addition to ice and local balm, you need to have mild pain killers, keep the foot elevated while resting and can have methylcobalamin supplements and see if it helps.

In case the pain persists then do consult your physician for examination and prescription medicines.

I hope this answers your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar