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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hands And Legs While Having Diabetes?
Question: My mother is facing pain in both hands and legs and most of the body... she is a diabetic for 25+ years. Because of the pain she unable to sleep and she is now not able to also move her fingers and limbs easily. I need advice as to what to do?, should I consult a neuro?
Brief Answer:
Due to diabetic neuropathy. Get neurological opinion.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your mother has developed peripheral neuropathy as a sequel of the long-standing diabetes. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 could be involved with such a presentation. Taking methylcobalamine (Vitamin B12) 1500 mcg supplement per day for at least a couple of weeks should help in improving the situation. Additionally you should get her evaluated by a neurologist.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Due to diabetic neuropathy. Get neurological opinion.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your mother has developed peripheral neuropathy as a sequel of the long-standing diabetes. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 could be involved with such a presentation. Taking methylcobalamine (Vitamin B12) 1500 mcg supplement per day for at least a couple of weeks should help in improving the situation. Additionally you should get her evaluated by a neurologist.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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