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I'm 49 yes old..and i'm starting to experience a lot of needle poking and stabbing feeling all over my feet on top and bottom?
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You appear to have paresthesias, which are early signs of a peripheral neuropathy. See your doctor, get examined, and obtain basic blood studies. An EMG test would be helpful. A neurologist may be necessary. Get proactive and intervene soon, as many of these problems can be managed and reversed.
Answered 6/21/2021
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This sounds like Neuropathy. Diabetes is a major cause but there are other causes for neuropathy. I would get checked out by your family doctor. They will know were to send you.
Answered 6/22/2021
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