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Is it possible to have neuropathy in your feet if youre prediabetic? i get shooting pain in my feet sometimes and wondered if it was that.i mentioned it to my foot doctor,he said the pain wasnt coming from the cyst,i shouldve said i was prediabetic?
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A very frequent cause of small fiber neuropathy is diabetes or prediabetes. However, your description of foot pain may well be due to a different etiology. Suggest seeking a neurological consultation to assess your symptoms.
Answered 8/8/2023
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