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Having Acute Leg Pain, High Bp. Taking Medicine For Diabetes. Prescribed Paracetamol. Is It Related To High Glucose Levels?
Hi, My mother aged about 70years reported an acutre leg pain (right leg) 2 days ago. She runs slight high BP and is on medication for diabetes ( Amaryl M1 : 1-0-1/2) with most recent test reporting an HbA1C of 7.8%. The leg pain she reported was quite severe - she was able to move the limb but said it was painful. A GP recommended pantosec-D + paracetamol . She now seems to be able to get up & walk around the house on her self. I m concerned if this is related to her high glucose levels and if there is something more seriuos that we are not seeing. Please help.
Thu, 2 May 2013
Hello,
Your mother is an elderly diabetic with hypertension.
She is on regular medication for both.
Now she is complaining of severe pain in the legs.
Both Diabetes and hypertension can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Metformin can also cause B12 deficiency and peripheral neuropathy.
But now she seems to have Osteo Arthritis of the knee / Hip joint.
Consult an orthopedician.
Your mother is an elderly diabetic with hypertension.
She is on regular medication for both.
Now she is complaining of severe pain in the legs.
Both Diabetes and hypertension can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Metformin can also cause B12 deficiency and peripheral neuropathy.
But now she seems to have Osteo Arthritis of the knee / Hip joint.
Consult an orthopedician.
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