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Ringling in legs
Frequently get tingling in my legs. I also have heel pain and pain behind my ankle, especially when I get out of bed. Could you please tell me what might be causing this and what treatment or medicine may help?
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Obesity , decrease in weight might help
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Frequent tingling in the legs combined with heel pain and pain behind the ankle on waking is a combination that points to two separate but related issues. The tingling is most commonly from Vitamin B12 deficiency or peripheral neuropathy, while the heel and ankle pain first thing in the morning â which eases as you walk â is very characteristic of plantar fasciitis. These can co-exist and together cause significant daily discomfort.
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Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation â I can advise on the right blood tests and guide you on treatment for both the tingling and the heel pain together.
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Get b.p., Haemoglobin, blood sugar, serum magnesium, calcium, vit b12, levels, tested and share results.
Take tab flexon m.r one every 8hours for 4 to 5 days.
Tab pantaprazole 40mg one daily before breakfast for 5 days.
Avoid high heeled shoes.
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Kindly share the
CBC
urine complete and microscopic Examination report
And
Blood sugar
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Hi, sounds like plantar fasciitis or nerve irritation.
Rest, gentle stretching and supportive shoes usually help ease it.
No immediate worry if no weakness.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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frequent tingling in the legs, heel pain, and pain behind the ankle—especially when getting out of bed—requires a structured clinical evaluation. Experiencing sharp heel pain during your very first steps in the morning is a classic sign of localized tissue inflammation, but when combined with leg tingling, it points toward an overlapping nerve irritation.
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The pain under your heel and behind your ankle when waking up is most commonly caused by Plantar Fasciitis (inflammation of the thick band of tissue supporting your foot arch) or Achilles Tendonitis (irritation of the tendon connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone). These tissues tighten up completely while you rest at night, leading to a sharp, pulling pain the moment you stretch them by stepping onto the floor.
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To structurally review the exact location of your heel and ankle pain, check your leg nerve pathways, and provide a clear prescription safe for your lifestyle to stop the tingling and foot pain, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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Kanpur
Check for Diabetes
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Check vitamin
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Avoid sugar rice potatoes
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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