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Diagnosed With Mitchells Disease. How To Get Treated?

my wife has been diagnoised with mitchells disease by dr. ralph marcus of teaneck n.j. almost two years ago and to this day we yet have been able to bring any relief to agonizing 24 7 pain i have tears welling up as i write this any help or direction to a better quality of life would greatly appreciated
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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hi dear,the problem with which you wife is suffering is a disorder in which we cant cure her problem but we can just help her by improving her quality of life.for that there are some things you are supposed to do,always keep her happy and counsell her.the affected limb should be kept elevated and cool,avoid cold baths they can be harmful.avoid change in temprature,exercise,exertion,alcohol,spicy food.when there are episodes of severe pain take some opioid like tramadol.a combination drug i.e.duolxetine and pregabaline can be helpful.
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Diagnosed With Mitchells Disease. How To Get Treated?

hi dear,the problem with which you wife is suffering is a disorder in which we cant cure her problem but we can just help her by improving her quality of life.for that there are some things you are supposed to do,always keep her happy and counsell her.the affected limb should be kept elevated and cool,avoid cold baths they can be harmful.avoid change in temprature,exercise,exertion,alcohol,spicy food.when there are episodes of severe pain take some opioid like tramadol.a combination drug i.e.duolxetine and pregabaline can be helpful.