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What To Do For Numbness In Toes?
I have diabetes, now I am experiencing numbness of my toes. Started with right pinkie toe , now numbness in both feet. But not big toes. Also I am getting pain such as a bug bite on the bottom of my feet. They are getting more frequent. I am unable to afford a doctors visitand my diabetes meds, what should do?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Hello,
Your symptoms suggest the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
This happens due to longstanding uncontrolled diabetes.
Treatment involves ...
Meticulous control of blood sugar levels.
Use of medicines like GABAPANTINE and DULOXETINE.
Use of injections VIT B 12.
Use of VIT D.
However for all these you have to consult a doctor.You have to take a prescription from him and you can not avoid him.In fact you have to be under regular guidance of a doctor.
You can go to government hospitals if There are financial problems.
Thanks
Your symptoms suggest the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
This happens due to longstanding uncontrolled diabetes.
Treatment involves ...
Meticulous control of blood sugar levels.
Use of medicines like GABAPANTINE and DULOXETINE.
Use of injections VIT B 12.
Use of VIT D.
However for all these you have to consult a doctor.You have to take a prescription from him and you can not avoid him.In fact you have to be under regular guidance of a doctor.
You can go to government hospitals if There are financial problems.
Thanks
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