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Lower extremities pain
My mother is having bilateral leg pain (knee, tibia and fibula areas) and she is having numbness when sat for prolonged periods of time and changing to sleeping position relives numbness. she is also taking psychiatric medications since 17years and her age is 47. Applying coconut oil to legs relives pain somewhat during nighttime. What is the problem for her? Pls suggest me
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BIlateral leg pain with numbness could be related to her spine. Also element of osteoarthritis may be present. You need to consult a doctor and get her investigated. Blood test for diabetes, hb vit B12 are also essential.
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