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Suggest Remedy For Trouble Walking

TROUBLE WALKING, NEED AT LEAST A CANE TO GET AROUND, EXERCISE VERY DIFFICULT, FEET BURNING UP. TAKE METFORMIN 2X A DAY.HAVE FALLEN SEVERAL TIMES , DISLOCATED SHOULDER TREATED IN THE E.R, PRESENTLY DO USE IBUPROFEN, BUT WILL STOP. HAD SOME PERCOCET FROM RECENT MERKEL CELL CANCER SURGERY W/ GRAFTS PLACED OVER SURGICAL AREAS.TOOK A COUPLE ,DESPERATE FOR SOME RELIEF TO GET AROUND, 82 YR OLD WIDOWER,HAVE TO SHOP.LIVING ALONE, WITH A DAUGHTER NEAR BY WHOSE A BIG HELP BUT HAS A AUTUSTIC 17 YEAR OLD BOY.SUGESSTIONS?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. You seem to be suffering from peripheral neuropathy due to complication secondary to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
2. This has led to symptoms of burning feet and possible sensory loss in foot, as though keeping on something foot or without sensation.
3. This has led to loss of balance. You need to control blood sugar within the normal range to avoid further damage and also need to take Vit B12 and alpha lipoic acid supplements.
4. Walking stick is necessary. You need to wear special footwear, even inside house and need to always look forward to make sure, you are keeping your foot well. For dislocated shoulder, you will require physiotherapy.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Suggest Remedy For Trouble Walking

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. You seem to be suffering from peripheral neuropathy due to complication secondary to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. 2. This has led to symptoms of burning feet and possible sensory loss in foot, as though keeping on something foot or without sensation. 3. This has led to loss of balance. You need to control blood sugar within the normal range to avoid further damage and also need to take Vit B12 and alpha lipoic acid supplements. 4. Walking stick is necessary. You need to wear special footwear, even inside house and need to always look forward to make sure, you are keeping your foot well. For dislocated shoulder, you will require physiotherapy. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.