A member asked:

I am experiencing the sensation bugs crawling on both of my legs. could this be caused by radiculopathy?

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Likely neuropathy: With your history of diabetes and obesity, it most likely a neuropathy related to your diabetes and has a lot to do with your previous and current sugar control. It could also be a radiculopathy related to nerve compression in your back. The two conditions will need to be scrutinized with history and physical.

Answered 5/5/2015

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No: This would be more consistent with peripheral neuropathy which is one of the complications of diabetes. If your Physician is unsure,consult a neurologist for diagnosis. Either way, good diabetic control as well as checking for b12, calcium,potassium, and magnesium deficiencies are important.

Answered 4/22/2015

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