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What Causes Sharp Stabbing Pain In Feet?

Ok thanks, 80 yr. old male, I have what I think is diabetic near pain in feet.. Ie: sharp stabbing pain bolld tes reveal not diabetic. but same kind of pain. I have what I think is Nurapthy I have had two back surgeries one in 1887 and one in 2006 Is this foot pain a normal thing following these surgeries ??
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Since you test reveals no diabetes, a diabetic neuropathy may be exclude.After a back surgery foot pain may only occur if surgery caused an irritation or compression of a nerve root.However, other possible causes of such pains may include:
-Peripheral neuropathy
-arteropathy
-Stress/strain
-Foot infection
-Osteoarthritis if pain at joints.
There are many possible causes of such pains.I will suggest you see the Doctor for evaluation.You may also try the following:
-Rest well/ avoid stressing or straining the legs
-Take a pain medication like celebid
-Myorelaxant like miorel
-Apply ice pack occasionally
-Local pain medications like voltarene gel
Hope this will help
Best regards
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What Causes Sharp Stabbing Pain In Feet?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Since you test reveals no diabetes, a diabetic neuropathy may be exclude.After a back surgery foot pain may only occur if surgery caused an irritation or compression of a nerve root.However, other possible causes of such pains may include: -Peripheral neuropathy -arteropathy -Stress/strain -Foot infection -Osteoarthritis if pain at joints. There are many possible causes of such pains.I will suggest you see the Doctor for evaluation.You may also try the following: -Rest well/ avoid stressing or straining the legs -Take a pain medication like celebid -Myorelaxant like miorel -Apply ice pack occasionally -Local pain medications like voltarene gel Hope this will help Best regards