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I have burning feet at night that's not athlete's foot, what else could it be?

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Dr. Johnnie Alston answered

Nerves: Sounds like a neuropathy of some type. If you are diabetic it is directly related to your blood sugar control. There are medications like Lyrica (pregabalin) that help the burning.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have burning feet at night that's not athlete's foot, what else could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Johnnie Alston answered

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