Suggest Treatment For Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017

Question: As I said when I contacted you first time I have restless leg syndrome. you sent back and told me I had myoprathy and to take large doses of Vit. 6, 12 and D I even have have some myoprethy pills.Nothing seems to have any affect and do you consider RLS and myopathy the same thing???

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
RLS and myopathy are two different conditions.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.

I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, you are suffering from RLS and peripheral neuropathy.

RLS and myopathy are two different conditions. In myopathy, there is severe weakness of muscles, where as in RLS, the muscle strength is normal.

For RLS, you should continue Ropinirole or Pramipexole. For neuropathy, gabapentin or duloxetine should be used.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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