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Swelling, Burning, Itchiness, Numbness And Stinging Feet, Borderline Diabetic
I have beeen to the doctor, foot doctor, and my feet keep getting worse. I have swelling, burning, itchy, painful, numbness, stinging, tingling, burning feet. I can stand to have anyone stouch them or touch them myself. I have been getting worse. I hate to walk on them and I hate to sit down. My feet will start throbbing and it can be painful. I am borderline diabetic.
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
Hello,
You are exhibiting signs and symptoms of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This is due to damage of the covering of the nerves because of prolonged hyperglycemia.
For relief of the symptoms you may try Gabapentin.
You are exhibiting signs and symptoms of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This is due to damage of the covering of the nerves because of prolonged hyperglycemia.
For relief of the symptoms you may try Gabapentin.
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