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Suggest Cure For Severe Itching Caused By Nerve Damage?
Question: Any cure for severe constant itching brought on by nerve damage due to celluitis and ulcers of the legs. he touches one place on his leg and the itching explodes outward he also gets faint in the shower when the water touches his legs
Brief Answer:
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
If this neuropathic itching is not getting control by lyrica and other medication you are taking then you may need to start tab deflazacort consulting your doctor.
You may get symptomatic relief with tab Tryptomer which you can start consulting your doctor.
Another possibility is mixed infections with fungal and bacterial infections in which local application both anti fungal and antibacterial creams are required.
Keep good hygiene of skin.
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to neurotransmission abnormality. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day. [6 doses]
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case,
If this neuropathic itching is not getting control by lyrica and other medication you are taking then you may need to start tab deflazacort consulting your doctor.
You may get symptomatic relief with tab Tryptomer which you can start consulting your doctor.
Another possibility is mixed infections with fungal and bacterial infections in which local application both anti fungal and antibacterial creams are required.
Keep good hygiene of skin.
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to neurotransmission abnormality. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day. [6 doses]
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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