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What Causes Lifeless Feeling On Legs When Diagnosed With Diabetes?
Question: My friend is diabetic and his leg sometimes just feels lifeless. It is as if it is dead. It happens sometimes when he is walking . Is there cause for concern ?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description it can be related to diabetic neuropathy. Duloxetine and vitamin b 1 6 12 supplements be prescribed if so. NCS and EMG studies along with doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs can be advised as part of the workup. Blood sugar tight control would also lead to blunting the speed of progression.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description it can be related to diabetic neuropathy. Duloxetine and vitamin b 1 6 12 supplements be prescribed if so. NCS and EMG studies along with doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs can be advised as part of the workup. Blood sugar tight control would also lead to blunting the speed of progression.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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