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What Causes Pins And Needle Sensation In Lower Leg?

I am a 46 yr old female and have been feeling pins and needles in my lower legs and feet and my thighs get hot and sting, it s really uncomfortable. I sometimes sleep with my legs outside the covers as they are burning so bad. They aren t discoloured but feel like they are sunburnt. I m in good health normal weight and eat reasonably healthy. I do a desk job so I am quite sedentary although I do exercise a bit. Any help would be great as I m worried that it s something serious. It s been going on for a year but is particularly bad at the moment.
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to peripheral neuropathy. It is very common in diabetes, so I suggest to check the glycemic level. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pins And Needle Sensation In Lower Leg?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to peripheral neuropathy. It is very common in diabetes, so I suggest to check the glycemic level. Meanwhile,I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician