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Is Turmeric Effective At Treating Numbness And Pain?

Posted on Thu, 2 Nov 2017

Question: My husband has neuropathy in both legs for many years . Mayo clinic unable to diagnose after 2 visits at least 10 years ago. Not diabetic. He also broke 2 vertebra in back 5 years ago from falling and unable to fix - just had to heal with time. He's on gabapentin and cymbalta for the numbness and pain (also various heart and other meds and natural vitamins) Would tumeric be helpful? also is very tired and has difficulty walking or standing for any length of time. Other meds: amlodipine, doxazosin, metoprolos, Losarton, Potassioum Torsemide, D3, B12, Trazadone, Zantac.

He has been to many doctors, nobody really knows what to do. Just saw sleep doctor for follow up on CPAP use. Sleeps 12 - 15 hours a day. Something is wrong here. Is it the meds?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload the report of sleep analysis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. There is no evidence that turmeric would help in such a case. I understand the situation seems bleak. Management is supportive. Could you upload the report of sleep analysis? It will help me to provide suggestions. Please continue the medicines as directed.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar