Brief Answer:
likely diabetic neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
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Based on the symptoms that you have described, it is possible that it is related to your
diabetes.
Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. It can affect parts of the nervous system of the body including the nerves in the limbs.
It is said to have affect the glove and stocking areas of the limbs.
The symptoms related to neuropathy can vary, they can be negative ( reduced feelings or sensations such as the numbness/foot falling asleep) or positive ( such as pain,
tingling, burning, shock like sensations, prickling).
There is medication available that can help to reduce the pain and the abnormal sensations.
Some examples are
amitriptyline,
tegretol,
gabapentin, lyrica, the SSRI antidepressants.
Though the above mentioned medications are all either antidepressants or anti seizure medications, they are also used for other reasons such as nerve related pain.
It would be best to be assessed by your doctor to determine what would be the best treatment for you.
In some cases of diabetic neuropathy , if there is tight control of the blood sugars, they can be mild improvement of symptoms.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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