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The past week, i've been experiencing painful burning on the surface of my skin on my lower legs. before it started, i used to experience numbness in those areas & sometimes tingling. what is causing the painful burning?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It sounds: suspiciously like a "neuropathy" (nerve malfunction which has MANY possible causes. I suggest strongly that you not ignore this but see your Primary Care Provider will perform some initial studies and may refer you to a NEUROLOGIST for further diagnosis etc Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 11/11/2017

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A member asked:

The past week, i've been experiencing painful burning on the surface of my skin on my lower legs. before it started, i used to experience numbness in those areas & sometimes tingling. what is causing the painful burning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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