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Suggest Treatment For Severe Neuropathic Pain
I AM A 76 YR. OLD WOMAN, WHO BRIEFLY (1 1/2 YRS.) HAD INSULIN-DEPENDENT TYPE 2 DIABETES. I DON T REMEMBER HAVING BILATERAL PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHIES OF MY FEET; FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE (!) EXPERIENCED SUCH NEUROPATHIES WHICH ARE DISABLING AND MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO WALK MORE THAN 20 FEET OUTSIDE. I HAVE GONE BAREFOOT WHEN POSSIBLE MY ENTIRE LIFE. ANY HELP OR INFORMATION FOR ME?
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
Hello,
The peripheral neuropathy is a consequence of diabetes you are having for such a long time. Keeping blood sugar levels in the normal range can help.
Also using pain relievers, Pregabalin, or topical creams such capsaicin cream and Lidocaine patches can help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
The peripheral neuropathy is a consequence of diabetes you are having for such a long time. Keeping blood sugar levels in the normal range can help.
Also using pain relievers, Pregabalin, or topical creams such capsaicin cream and Lidocaine patches can help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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