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Unable to bend leg
My mother, Rubina Malik, is 57 years old and has diabetes. She was enrolled in Practo’s Diabetes Reversal Program.
Her blood sugar readings from yesterday were:
Fasting/empty stomach: 123 mg/dL
Post-dinner: 188 mg/dL
She weighs around 54 kg and goes for a walk twice a day.
She is currently experiencing a problem in her left thigh/leg. She feels a tightness in the thigh, and she is unable to bend the leg properly. She also feels as if the veins or nerves in that area are under extreme pressure and might burst. The sensation is quite uncomfortable.
We consulted a local orthopedic specialist in Ratlam. The doctor gave her an injection, after which she felt some relief, and prescribed medicines. However, the problem has not completely resolved.
A local physiotherapist told us that there is no proper treatment for this problem. Her diabetes doctor from Practo has now prescribed Winnaxon Plus injection.
We want to understand what could be causing this problem and, most importantly, whether t
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For your concern we start from basic it is the case of sciatica if numbness and tingling is present and for long standing the pain appear it’s sciatic pain so firstly we need x-ray and for diabetes confirmation you need a labe test (HBA1C) it’s show 3 month history of diabetes after that I am going to any conclusion
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It is better if ahe follows HAIP DIET. The knee pain is a inflammatory response due to diabetes. She will need advanced guidance on diet and certain herbs and supplements that can help. You can consult through HAIP DIET. Com website
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Proper detailed history and physical examination needed for further opinion.
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but she can take tablet vatahar with milk upto 5 to 10 days along with antidiabetic medicine can help her in regular life activities and bending leg. or consult me for further information
Health Tips
don't strain too much your leg by excess exercise or excessive walk.
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Mahamanjistadi kashaya 20ml-0-20ml with warm water + kaishora guggulu 1-0-1 before breakfast and dinner
Tab Centis 1-0-1 after breakfast and dinner
Dashmoola haritaki lehyam 1tsp at bed time with warmwater or warmmilk
Chitrakadi vati
1-0-1 before breakfast and dinner
Above medicine to be taken for 15 days after 15 days
For external application
Kottumchukkadi thaila+ pinda thaila warm and apply over thigh and other painfull areas 30 mins before hot water bath
Health Tips
keep a pillow under your both legs while sleeping
while sitting for long time always try to keep both legs elevated
slight 10 mins walk is advisable
avoid long and brisk walking
avoid potato Brinjal curd green chillies fried items fermented items
eat light healthy warm home cooked food
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1 Rheumayog with gold 2 tab twice daily after meal for 7 day then 1 tab thrice daily for 7 day s then 1tab twice daily for 15 days
2 Massage Rheumasyl oil in the affected area
3 Trifala guggle 2 tab daily at bed time
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cold water sleepary food ladies finnger cold drink don't taken
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sea water fish frozen fish must be avoided
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For this history, the cause should be identified rather than assuming it is simply âdiabetic nerve pain.â Diabetes can cause neuropathy, but one-sided thigh tightness with difficulty bending the leg can also have muscular, hip/lower-back nerve, or vascular causes.
Because she has persistent one-sided thigh/leg symptoms, I would suggest a proper reassessment by a physician/orthopedic or neurologist. If there is swelling, warmth/redness, increasing pain, or visible swollen veins, a blood clot (DVT) needs to be ruled out urgently, often with a Doppler ultrasound.
Regarding Winaxon Plus, it contains methylcobalamin, folic acid and niacinamide and is generally used for nutritional deficiency; it may be appropriate when a clinician suspects B12/other nutritional deficiency, but it doesn't by itself establish or treat the underlying cause of thigh pain.
Her fasting 123 and post-dinner 188 mg/dL readings should also be reviewed with her diabetes doctor rather than changing medicines based on these two readings alone.
If she develops sudden swelling of the leg, severe worsening pain, chest pain or breathlessness, seek emergency medical care immediately.
If you want to consult me, please share her recent HbA1c, B12, vitamin D, kidney-function reports, current medicines, and any ultrasound/X-ray/MRI reports along with exactly where the thigh pain starts and whether there is numbness or weakness.
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First, we would need to know since when she has been diabetic. Her recent sugar values are a bit high although do not seem very alarming, but we would need her HbA1c and other blood reports to assess her average sugar levels, any possible deficiencies and overall health.
Her thigh and leg difficulties could have several causes, including diabetic neuropathy ( for which you are already taking winaxon plus), spine or nerve-related problems, or nutritional deficiencies, varicose veins all of which can contribute to weakness or other symptoms, . A general health check-up and appropriate investigations are therefore important before reaching a conclusion.
Depending on the underlying cause, Ayurveda offers various treatment options, including external therapies and Panchakarma-based treatments for nerve-related conditions, along with supportive approaches for diabetes and deficiencies. After reviewing her reports the condition can be properly assessed and appropriate treatment plans can be suggested.
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take care of diabetic
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physicaly examination required.
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Based on the symptoms provided, the extreme pressure sensation, tightness, and inability to bend the left leg properly strongly suggest a nerve-related involvement, potentially secondary to metabolic changes, as the blood sugar levels (Fasting: 123 mg/dL, Post-dinner: 188 mg/dL) are in the impaired/borderline diabetic range. In Ayurveda, this presentation closely aligns with 'Urustambha' or a complex Vata-Kapha obstruction (Avarana) affecting the 'Snaayu' (ligaments/nerves) and 'Kandara' (tendons) of the thigh. The prescription of Winnaxon Plus injection (which contains high-dose Methylcobalamin/Vitamin B12) by the diabetologist confirms that the primary therapeutic focus is on treating nerve exhaustion or peripheral neuropathy. This condition is treatable, but it requires addressing both the nerve conduction and the underlying blood sugar dynamics simultaneously.
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* Continue the course of the prescribed Winnaxon Plus injections under the supervision of your treating physician to support nerve regeneration and reduce the intense pressure sensation.
* I highly recommend getting an advanced diagnostic evaluation, such as an MRI of the Lumbo-sacral spine or a Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) test of the lower limbs, to definitively rule out a compressed nerve root (like Sciatica) or local deep vein issues.
* Have a regular check-up with a vascular specialist or an orthopedic expert in person to physically evaluate the leg tension and ensure there is no deep muscular spasm or vascular congestion.
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* Dietary Guidance: Maintain strict control over sugar and simple carbohydrate intake to keep blood glucose stable, as high sugar directly damages delicate nerve fibers. Include warm, light, and easily digestible foods.
* Activity and Rest: Since she already walks twice a day, ensure she does not overexert or strain the leg during acute pain. Gentle, passive movements are preferred over forceful bending until the pressure settles down. Avoid applying deep, heavy-pressure massages on the affected thigh without a clear diagnosis, as it might aggravate nerve inflammation.
* Important Note: Please note that this information is only for general awareness and initial guidance. Given that multiple specialists have been consulted and specialized injections are being administered, it is absolutely essential to consult a doctor personally.
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Good to note you are planning health n fitness for parents.
There are so many things to assessment while reverse about nutrition n endurance and bone health status so better to communicate with treating dr
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Consult.
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Dr. Danny Devasy
Ayurveda
22 yrs exp
Madurai
Dear mam
A diabetic patient especially of your mother's age has numerous conditions that can give rise to leg pain.
1. Neuropathy
2. Arthritis
3. Varicose veins
4. Deep Vein Thrombosis
5.. Sciatica
To name a few. My suggestion is to assess the condition first and then take proper action for her.
This is better to come on a video consultation with me
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Video consultation
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1. Give ample rest
2. Keep the leg elevated especially while sleeping
3. Seek qualified medical opinion
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Dr. Rajeev Kumar Verma
Ayurveda
14 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine
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Dr. Asmita
Ayurveda
1 yrs exp
Indore
Ohkk don't take artificial sugar and fruits sugar also
For pain you can massage with sarso oil and swedan sikhai means and
Aapko kahi agar arkpatra mile toh us par sarso ka oil lga k sikhai kare knee ki
Stiffness kam ho jai 15 days pain me relief milega
Moringa ki sbje le jyada voh calcium rich hoti h
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Dr. Preeti Paliwal
Ayurveda
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
examination is very important in this case .
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