Lately I ve had burning in one spot on one ankle. Then last night it was burning on my calf. My mother had neuropathy. Just wondering if this is a symptom. I am 60 yr. old. I need to lose weight (about 186 lb. and 5;7 ) my dad had diabetes. thanks.
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As by reading your history, you need a thorough neuromuscular assessment. Also, the burning sensation can be due to various factors rather coming to a conclusion so soon. You need to undergo a neuromuscular assessment, post which you may be advised to go the following test - blood glucose level, uric acid levels, Nerve conduction test, Doppler of lower limbs, lumbar spine MRI. After getting the tests and correlating it with the clinical assessment and symptoms the diagnosis will be made. Based on the diagnosis you will be advised the medication and later on physical therapy for the same case. Also, the physical therapist will re-assess you symptoms and muscle strength, based on which the treatment will be planned. Usually, patients recover with the combination of rest, medication and physical therapy. So I will advise not to get much worry as of now, as post clinical assessment you will be helped better. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.