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My mother has diabetic for 40 year's but now she has a pain in her legs she take any pain killer but good results what will i do?

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

WHAT WILL YOU DO?: If your mother is the one with pain (likely diabetic neuropathy) I am not sure what you can do (other than be supportive of her). There are several excellent medications for diabetic neuropathy including cymbalta, Lyrica (pregabalin) and gralise.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

My mother has diabetic for 40 year's but now she has a pain in her legs she take any pain killer but good results what will i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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