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What Causes Severe Tingling Sensation In The Lower Legs At Night?

I have Neurapathy and am taking Divalproex,500 , one a day. I feel fine during the day, but at night, I wake several times a night with my legs from the knees down, feeling like they are bursting with hot needles. The only relief I get is from getting up and walking for 30-40 minutes. This happens very hour or two. I am very wobbly and must use a cane or walker in the day. Is this the right medicine ? I am 92 years old.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
For your problems of tingling sensation in the lower extremities, it would be better for you to take multivitamin capsules twice daily as supplementing Vitamin-B complex is very much essential. Along with it you need to consume foods rich in B-complex vitamins.
Also, apply moisturizing cream or lotion to the lower extremities at bedtime to keep the skin hydrated and preventing it from drying.
Kindly take the other medications as advised and do the necessary follow-up with your treating doctor.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best and wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Severe Tingling Sensation In The Lower Legs At Night?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. For your problems of tingling sensation in the lower extremities, it would be better for you to take multivitamin capsules twice daily as supplementing Vitamin-B complex is very much essential. Along with it you need to consume foods rich in B-complex vitamins. Also, apply moisturizing cream or lotion to the lower extremities at bedtime to keep the skin hydrated and preventing it from drying. Kindly take the other medications as advised and do the necessary follow-up with your treating doctor. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best and wish you good health. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.