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Do Lower Leg Pain, Tingling And Numbness Indicate Any Autoimmune Disease?

For over one year now I have experienced, shooting pain, Prickling, Tingling, Numbness in both lower legs. I have been diagnosed with Neuroapathy, but I do not have Diabetes...my numbers are always at 94. Is it possible that I may have an autoimmune disease?
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Thanks for writing to HealthCareMagic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.

Usually neuropathy is not caused by autoimmune disease if you dont have any other signs and symptoms neuropathy can be senile or due to vitamin deficiency or idiopathic you should visit a neurologist to get yourself evaluated.



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Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
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Do Lower Leg Pain, Tingling And Numbness Indicate Any Autoimmune Disease?

Hello, Thanks for writing to HealthCareMagic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. Usually neuropathy is not caused by autoimmune disease if you dont have any other signs and symptoms neuropathy can be senile or due to vitamin deficiency or idiopathic you should visit a neurologist to get yourself evaluated. I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. General and Family Physician...