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What Causes Pain In The Abdomen And Buttocks While On Medication For Diabetes?

Thanks a couple of quick questions. First of all I'm a Type 2 Diabetic.
Taking:
12g of Insulin shot at night
Metformin (1000mg) twice a day
Glypizide (10mg) twice a day
Gabapentin (600mg) three times a day for Diabetic Nerophthy I'm unable to gain weight.
* I have to use the restroom shortly after eating.
* My sugar is under control
* Skin discoloration (lighter than normal)
* Get sharp pains in abdomin and buttocks areas, even anal area

Whatever information you can provide would be very helpful. Thank you
posted on Sat, 12 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service .

I have read your query and here is my answer .



You should take Methylcobalamin along with Gabapentin .

Get lab test for vitamin D and vitamin B12 level .

Urine examination and stool examination .

Avoid dairy products .



I hope I have solved your query.

Let me know if I can assist you further in this query .

With Regards

Dr Varinder Joshi .
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What Causes Pain In The Abdomen And Buttocks While On Medication For Diabetes?

Hello and Welcome to Ask a doctor service . I have read your query and here is my answer . You should take Methylcobalamin along with Gabapentin . Get lab test for vitamin D and vitamin B12 level . Urine examination and stool examination . Avoid dairy products . I hope I have solved your query. Let me know if I can assist you further in this query . With Regards Dr Varinder Joshi .