Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Pain In The Thumb While Suffering From Diabetes?
I am a 35-year diabetic who is experiencing thumb nerve pain after a 3-month battle with a foot wound that would not heal that required that I be off my foot for that time. It is much better now, and I am hoping to become active again soon. I have neuropathy and not well-controlled diabetes. I am always working on getting better control of my diabetes. How can I treat the thumb nerve pain now? It is driving me crazy and interfering with my sleep at night.
Fri, 8 Feb 2019
Hi,
Diabetes is associated with neuropathy which can give disabling pain. I can understand your problem.
While good glycemic control is necessary for the pain, there are a number of drugs that may be used for the pain. These include Gabapentin, Duloxetine, Carbamazepine and a few more. Talk to your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
Diabetes is associated with neuropathy which can give disabling pain. I can understand your problem.
While good glycemic control is necessary for the pain, there are a number of drugs that may be used for the pain. These include Gabapentin, Duloxetine, Carbamazepine and a few more. Talk to your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....