Suggest Treatment For Diabetic Neuropathy

Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016

Question: My Dad has diabetic neuropathy and has lost mobility. THis literally has happened overnight. My Dad keeps falling when trying to stand up due to leg weakness and he is now finding it difficult to stand up from sitting. Will my dad ever get any kind of mobility back? what can I do to help please?

Dads legs are strange he feels weak and he cant get from a sitting to standing position once dad is up in a standing position his legs give way and dad falls. When sat down dad has normal power in legs and can move them freely and do what he wants. Initially it started in left leg but now its in right leg and that feels worse. Is there hope we can improve any mobility and stop dad falling? If so what can we do please?

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
physiotherapy rehabilitation and regular consult with neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the health situation your XXXXXXX is in.

Diabetic neuropathy is a severe complication of diabetes.

As his legs weakness is being aggravated, should start immediately physiotherapy as it will help him very very much.

Antianalgesic meds are recommended such as Pregabalin or Gabapentin.

Multivitamins supplements to strengthen body muscle can also be used (e.g. those of B group,etc).

Try to take the situation with less anxiety in order to make right decisions and do the right things to help him. Keep in close contact with his neurologist and physiotherapy specialist.

All the best and God bless.
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (32 minutes later)

Can dad gain mobility back with physio

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,at this stage he had good chances ...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, at this stage he has good chances to gain mobility again. But you should stay CA and be determined.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (27 minutes later)

Can you tell me of a vitamin supplement please

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Usually, such multivitamins comes as a complete therapy for diabetics.

Ask for those containing alpha lipoic acid, vit.,B complex, vit.C, vit.E, beta carotene, fish oil altogether or take one by one.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

My dad is unable to stand to move from sofa to wheelchair how can we transfer dad for toilet? Everywhere is closed for me to ring for any help. Please help asap

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can use a toilet bowel for this time

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

Can use toilet bowel for this time. Can ask for a removable toilet at your local pharmacy designed for disabled persons.
Otherwise adult diapers can be of help too.

Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (7 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to assist you

Detailed Answer:
Most welcome.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Is it normal in neuropathy for mobility just to be lost overnight. Dad had some mobility where he could stand but today he just can not

Please can this get better he was so independent 6 weeks ago and now lost everything

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Temporary condition

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Sorry for the late reply due to my XXXXXXX clinical overload.

I think you all have been caught by panic and you shouldn't.

As your father has been active 6 weeks ago, I think that is a temporary condition.

Please go on with physiotherapy, meds and keep good control of diabetes but should be very determined.

All the best and God bless.
Dr.Albana

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