What Do Pricking Sensations In The Ankles And Calf Muscles Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 22 Feb 2018

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Question : Occasionally I get pen prick feel in the right ankle and left calf muscle simultaneously. I have diabetics. Latest (06.01.2018) sugar levels -F 110mg; PP -170mg. Taking Glyciphage 500mg - morning and night after food; Neurokindmore - 1 every night after meal.
Anything serious?

Please read the first line as 'PIN PRICK' in stead of the existing PEN PRICK. Sorry about the Typo.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

No issue

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It all looks good with controlled blood sugars both fasting and post prandial.

You are taking neuromodulator vitamins as well so this new symptom of pin pricking should not be serious.

If it is too much bothering you can ask your doctor about adding Pregabalin and Methylcobalamin.

I think you should not worry or magnify this pricking sensation too much.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (20 minutes later)

Thanks a lot doctor. So, my anxiety is not justified? Good.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

No need to be anxious

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You do not have to be anxious about it. Please take medicines regularly.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana