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What Causes Tingling And Pain In Lower Legs And Feet?
My husband had tingling and pain in his lower legs and the bottom of his feet swell and are very painful, he also has brown splotches on his lower legs and his toes he says when he stands it feels like he is standing on needles he has gone to a chiropractor it helps only for a short time but the symptoms return
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
There may be many reasons to it. It can be due to some systemic illness like Diabetes or Vit B12 deficiency. It can be due to problem in spine also. I would suggest seeing a neurologist who can do some test to find the cause & then if the problem is in spine - to see a spine surgeon.
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First of check his diabetes status. If it comes normal or abnormal seek help of neurologist.also go for thyroid function test and vitamin b 12 status.
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