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My legs are in pain when touched gently.what causes this?
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HYPERESTHESIA: is the "technical term for what you are describing and occurs with a number of disorders including NEUROPATHY ( eg:Diabetic, alcoholic, toxic)... You need an in person visit to your PCP or Family Physician for a general medical ans well as a Neurologic consultation Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 3/31/2018
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