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A member asked:

Why does it feel like there are needles poking my feet all the time?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Probably a nerve: Note when you have this sensation. Get checked by a podiatrist. There are some diseases that have sensations that are associated with this, like diabetes. Get checked. It sounds nerve related.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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