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Muscle Spasms Relieved With Rubbing Is A Sign Of Improvement In Neuropathy?

I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for about 4 years. I am not diabetic & have had several test to figure out the cause. I've been told that it's because I'm pre-diabetic & if I lose weight hopefully the it will go away. I've lost about 60 pounds so far. A couple of days ago I got new sensations. FYI - the Neuropathy is worse in my left foot. In my toes on the right foot, all but the big toe, it's like I was getting muscle spasms & when my husband gently stretched them up & down it helped. Also, the night before I was getting muscle spams/cramps in my left ankle. My husband rubbed it & it helped. Are these possible signs that my Neuropathy is getting better or going away? Also about 3 months ago I had a shocking sensation in my right leg close to my knee a few times over about a week & that has never happened before either...
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Question : Muscle spasms relieved with rubbing is a sign of improvement in neuropathy?
Answer : No
It is not

You have mentioned three problems
1. Muscle Spasm
2. Neuropathy
3. Shocking sensation in right leg close to knee

All these three are suggestive of Spinal Cord pathology in addition to Neuropathy

The Shocking Sensation can be lhermitte's sign
Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest

Hope you found the answer helpful.

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Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Muscle Spasms Relieved With Rubbing Is A Sign Of Improvement In Neuropathy?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Question : Muscle spasms relieved with rubbing is a sign of improvement in neuropathy? Answer : No It is not You have mentioned three problems 1. Muscle Spasm 2. Neuropathy 3. Shocking sensation in right leg close to knee All these three are suggestive of Spinal Cord pathology in addition to Neuropathy The Shocking Sensation can be lhermitte s sign Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.