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Can Diabetes Cause Pain And Tight Sensation In The Feet?

Hi, I am experiencing simptoms simular to Diabeties, in my feet,
prickly pain and very tight skin, it seems to be going away but not
compleatly. my doctor prescribed gabapentin, I have taken it for
a month, but reacently started to get tremors in my hands so I
have quit taking it.

posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2018

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Thu, 4 Oct 2018 Answered on

Thu, 4 Oct 2018 Last reviewed on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response

Hi,

You should try Pregabalin instead of Gabapentin. Also add methylcobalamin containing multivitamin antioxidant combination. Avoid smoking and alcohol.

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

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response

Hi,

Please substitute Gabapentin with Pregabalin. Add methylcobalamin containing multivitamin antioxidant combination. Avoid smoking and alcohol.

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

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician

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Can Diabetes Cause Pain And Tight Sensation In The Feet?

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