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My diabetic obese friend has foot pain and some numbness. is it ok for him to use a menthol gel like biofreeze (2-4%) menthol, on his feet ?
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Control risk factors: Menthol is ok but it is only treating the symptom. Your friend needs to treat the cause of the foot pain/numbness which in a diabetic is a signal for neuropathy. He needs to control his blood sugar level, blood pressure (circulation) and cholesterol levels. Good luck.
Answered 11/1/2020
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Yes: Biofreeze is ok to use but your friend should probably esamined by a podiatrist to see about the pain & numbness.
Answered 8/9/2012
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Maybe: If the skin is closed it should be ok. The problem is its unlikely to help.
Answered 10/3/2016
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