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Is Neuropathic Pain Related To Uncontrolled Diabetes?

Posted on Fri, 18 Aug 2017

Question: Hi sir this is ambujam patient son I hope you remember us this is just a follow up question the spine surgery happened for my mom in the month of February , now she is getting recovered slowly . Yesterday night suddenly around 3 AM she felt some sort of pain in both the legs and it lasted for 10 minutes but that time also she was able to walk and do her activities but now she is perfectly alright we checked the diabetes level it crossed 250 it's been 5 months after the spine surgery she got this issue is this something we need to worry sir

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be nerve related pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After the surgery 5 months ago the pain that she had now is not likely to be related to the surgery. The pain in both legs can be related to a nerve compression or a neuropathic pain that can be associated with uncontrolled diabetes. It is best to get her blood glucose levels well controlled with the help of a physician and get her serum Vitamin B 12 levels evaluated. She can start with proper supplements in case the levels are low.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng