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What Caues Pins And Needles Sensation On Sole Of Feet?
My feet experience "pins and needles" on the soles and the soles hurt. I sometimes feel like there is a plantar wart on the bottom of each foot The pain is worse after spending time on concrete floors. I have tried corrective arch support insoles to no avail. I am not diabetic. My doctor diagnosed the problem as arthritis, which I have in my knees and ankles. Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain? At age 69, my primary exercise is golf, and I prefer to walk.
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
Hello and thank you for your question. The pins and needles sensation that you are
experiencing sounds like neuropathy. Arthritis does not usually cause sensation. I would suggest that your doctor test you for B 12 deficiency as it may also cause neuropathy. There are several medications that can be used to treat neuropathy such as gabapentin and tri- cyclic antidepressants. Alcohol may also cause neuropathy, so if you are drinking any alcohol it would be a good idea to stop that
experiencing sounds like neuropathy. Arthritis does not usually cause sensation. I would suggest that your doctor test you for B 12 deficiency as it may also cause neuropathy. There are several medications that can be used to treat neuropathy such as gabapentin and tri- cyclic antidepressants. Alcohol may also cause neuropathy, so if you are drinking any alcohol it would be a good idea to stop that
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