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Leg pain due to diabetic complications and diabetic neuropathy. Unbearable pain and having no sleep due to which having imbalance in blood sugar and blood pressure.

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Need a better controller for diabetes how to take vitamin E and vasodilator tablets Physiotherapy also may be needed vitamin B12 deficiency is common ...  Read More

I am diabetic and on medicines since four years. From past few months i am feeling numbness on right foot and arm. It gets worsened at night. Is it diabetic neuropathy? Is there treatment for same?

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Yes it may b neuropathy. But usually it occurs both sides symmetrically in diabetes. Treatment for the is first good glycemic control. Once sugars get controlled the numbness will come down. So kindl ...  Read More

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Diabetic neuropathy I am caring for my 80-year-old father who has been suffering with debilitating diabetic neuropathy for the last month and a half. We are waiting to see a neurologist but our appointment is not for another three months. The pain medication he was given in the emergency department before being sent home with Percocets. They are n

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Hello sir age 35 my brother diabetic from past 6 years and now diagnoised with peripheral neuropathy in small age (mid age ) hes worried and depressed is there any reversable treatment for this and life span for neuropathy affected hes HBA1C level is 6.5%... Muscle also loss for him whats the treatment r any surgery required? Thank u

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Hello Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes is reversible completely if it's initial stages of onset. If it's long duration of poor glycaemic control it's partially reversible.. Symptoms and pain can ...  Read More

Radiculoplexus neuropathy (diabetic amyotrophy) affects nerves in the thighs, hips, buttocks or legs. It's more common in people with type 2 diabetes and older adults. Other names for this type are diabetic amyotrophy, femoral neuropathy or proximal neuropathy. Symptoms: Severe pain in a hip and thigh or buttock Eventual weak and shrinking thigh m

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Hello Sir/Ma'am, I had done NCV test and the results said I had peripheral neuropathy/Radiculopathy. However I repeated the NCV test after some months of medication and exercises and the results said I have no neuropathy or radiculopathy,than doctor said I have fibromyalgia. However I still have pain,sometimes burning, tingling sensation and also

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Consultation with a neurologist is advisable ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with diabetes since 21 years. Three years ago I started feeling numbness and prickling sensations in feet while sleeping at night. I started regularly Gabapin ME. It cured sensations. My question is, for how many years should I take? My NAV test 8 month ago did not show much to worry. Even if I stop medicine, it does not restart num

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Diabetic neuropathy is a broad term for all nerve illness associated with diabetes most patients present with chronic slow progressive type. Gabapentin reduces the painful sensation experienced in ner ...  Read More

I have diabetic neuropathy,iron defficiency and B12 defficiency. To mange these issues i have to take medicins frequently.Can I take Neurorex forte regularly to mange above problems

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You can but there are better options available then this.. Newer drugs have changed the results remarkably in few years.. Please contact me for more on private chat option... ...  Read More

My mother is facing problem and in too much pain due to nerves pain and not able to walk properly. She is taking medicines properly but diabetes is not in control most of the time and thus resulting in diabetic nerve pain.

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Hello..... Diabetic neuropathy present with parasthesia.. It affects sensory nerves.. Patient complaints of alterred sensation.. If diabetes is not under control by tablets she has to be put on ins ...  Read More

Sir,dad is suffering from early Charcot's foot on left foot for which BK cast is given ,sir would like to know that with neurophysiotherapy can we protect the other foot from neuropathic arthropathy ,like stimulating the nerves thru TENS or thru acupuncture ,he is diabetic since 15 yrs ,waiting for your advice sir.

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U can continue physio...it will help. ..sugar control utmost important... ...  Read More

Suffering Neuropathy ... Acute tingling and pain on feet and legs . Sometimes itching too ... Sugar level 160 .

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My mom is suffering from diabetic neuropathy since 10 years..she has tried many things but no relief.. She has burning and pain in whole foot area.. Can neuropathy be reversed and how to cure?

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Regular check up ..foot care...sensory and motor neuropathy need to be differentiated..diabetic control..t neurobion and calcium try..if fail.. T gabapentin bd for 1 week.. ...  Read More

I'm a diabetic for last 28 years. Currently I'm having neuropathy problems. I have severe pins and needles and numbness on my feet and legs. What should I do to reduce this numbness. For last one month my sugar is under control. My HbA1c was 8.3 on 23rd November 2025. For December 2025 it was 6 as calculated by ADAG method. Regards Prakash Sevekari

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Can someone has neuropathy without burning pain ? Just with achy pain and severe fatigue ? Can neuropathy cause extreme fatigue also?

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Yes Need to consult to be sure of what you are thinking. ...  Read More

Does stopping diabetic medicines will affect to nerves? I am a neuropathy patient (sensor Motor neuropathy by birth) now I am in wheelchair.. I have a diabetes from past 3 years I have been checking sugar test always it has been normal from 2 years.. so I have thought to stop diabetic medicines by the help of my treating doctor.. but now I am confu

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The drugs are keeping your sugar normal sir. If u stop it , then there is a high chance that your sugar might again increase ...  Read More

My age is 22 and my MDR-TB treatment is from last 5 month and suffering from peripheral Neuropathy (tingling and numbness in feet, pain like needle, loss of feel). This is happening because of Linezolid 600mg tablets and other tb medicines. Because of this I'm not able to sleep, or seat calmly. Can anyone please help me to get relief from periphera

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It's drug related neuropathy, as I can see u suffering from multi drug resistant tb, not much drug options are there without side effects 1. Use warm water to wash ur feet 2. Apply progaba gel 3. Av ...  Read More

Please provide me details about Neuropathy specialist Doctor based at Goregaon, Mumbai. Since I am staying at Goregaon, Mumbai it will be easier for me to contact and the concerned specialist Doctor at Goregaon.

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In December 2023 I was diagnosed with typhoid mild fever 100 in evening for 10 days and also constipation... During and after typhoid I was experiencing severe pain in my heels and now after 6-7 months I am experiencing daily pain in hand and feet but mild... My question is that can typhoid cause peripheral neuropathy and how to diagnose and cure m

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These r post infections immunological issues..which r giving u pains..please connect with a rheumatologist ...  Read More

Can only tuning fork test confirm poly neuropathy ?? Or nerve conduction is also required ? Please explain

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Please get a nerve conduction study done ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy but I don't have diabetes , nor do I have any vitamin deficiencies . What could be the reason then ? Is it serious ? Does it shorten life span ??

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No.. take vitamin b12 Neurobion forte tablet one tablet daily after food for 4 weeks. ...  Read More

Hi, I am diabetic taking gemer ds3 and udapa 10/100 mg in breakfast , taking gla 120 for neuropathy, taking rifagut 400 mg due to stomach pain issues since 2019. The current symptoms I have is hard stools, ink taste in mouth, headaches after taking maida or any hot thing like medicine, tea, coffee, nuts, spices etc..., needle like pain in back uppe

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You should visit a surgeon physically Stop taking rifagut ...  Read More

How long peripheral neuropathy people live with out any organ damage ? Please tell if anyone knowsss

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It depends on cause of peripheral neuropathy ...  Read More

If i have neuropathy can I take vit b12 1500 mcg tablet daily for life long ?? Does it cause any harm

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Need to check with ur doctor ...  Read More

Can I die because of peripheral neuropathy? M scared. Can it be cured ?? Please tell . I am suspected of having it .

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Anxiety issue is there.. relax ...  Read More

Which test in available in india for detecting small fiber neuropathy? Please guide. I have symptoms but ncv result is good.

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Small fiber neuropathy is a clinical diagnosis, with lot of tests depending on type of symptoms and genetic history to confirm the etiology. Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density test by punch skin biopsy is ...  Read More

How to diagnose small fiber neuropathy? Kindly help. I have symptoms of SFN. But ncv test result is normal

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Need tests as per physical examination ...  Read More

12 years with Diabetes, current medicines added. Body is shrinking, with numbness sensation in legs. Is this diabetic neuropathy, I had black patches below knees ? Is reversal possible? Are my medications correct for this stage? Feel low on energy. Sugar level fasting - 250+ With breakfast - 350+ This is with current medicine. Please advise. My lo

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Ur sugar values not under control. Consult endocrinologist ...  Read More

I had recently undergone chemotherapy for cancer with paclitaxel that has resulted in peripheral neuropathy as a side effect. I had taken pregabalin for the duration of the chemo but it has not given much relief. Please suggest a remedy. Thank you.

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Then u can try out increasing the dose of pregabalin and adding other drugs for the same problem ...  Read More

I have neuropathy pain. I am dibetic patient from more than 1 year. From six months I am facing pain in my soles of the feet and fingers with hand fingers.

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It can be cured permanently by homoeopathic treatment With my treatment of month you will get the permanent relief You can consult me through PRACTO or Whatsapp Nine three five two eight seven nine ze ...  Read More

Please doctor, tell me if the NCV report suggests " Distal Motor axonal Peroneal Neuropathy" then exactly which form or type of Neuropathy is this ??? Is it only one or multiple? Thanks for your valuable response.

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Hi... Distal motor neuropathy peroneal region.... Is the weakness of lower limb.... But want more details for comment... Neuropathy can b due to many reasons like diabetes, trauma, or many other reaso ...  Read More

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