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My father has been diagnosed with pleural effusion TB for left lung from feb 9th 2023.we had admitted him to hospital,drained approx 500 ml of pleural fluid from left lung and then prescribed 6 months medical course.from feb 12th started Akurit-4 (4 tablets) , taken these medicines for 2 months.then after from april 13th started R-cinex (600/300) for morning and ethambutol 1000mg for afternoon ,after using these medicines he is suffering with severe nerve pains for both the legs .then we consulted our pulmonologist he is suspecting that side-effect due to isoniazid/ diabetic neuropathy /peripheral neuropathy. We have no idea what is going on for his health and started consulting the neurologist doctor.Started using Gabapin-NT(400/10), giovita, juviana plus from 3 days but pain is still persisting to both the legs.we have taken checkup for fasting blood sugar where 135mg/dl and Post prandial blood sugar is 225 mg/dl.Need the guidance what we have to proceed next for leg pains and TB.
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You need pyridoxine. Normally it dsnt effect everyone.. but since he is diabetic it has so much impact.
Have patience it might take time. You can also do a NCV
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Hi neuropathy due to isoniazid toxicity or diabetic
Neuropathy . Take pyridoxine and the drugs prescribed by the neuro physician.
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consult pulmonologist for proper management
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl continue Att.pl take pyridoxine. Pl consult govt facility for Att.pl consult pulmonologist and Nuerophysician and endocrinologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
share your reports...plus make sure you are taking benadone
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Did you took any pyridoxine along with att?
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