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History Of Open Heart Surgery, Replacement Of Aortic And Moral Valve With Hole In Heart. Pain In Feet, Numb Toes. Doppler X Ray, Vien Test Normal. Neuropathy?
I think I have neuropathy. Can I take a drug for it. I had open heart surg in April, had my aortic and moral valve replaced plus a hole in my heart. Some days my feet hurt so much, I can barely wa
K. My toes are numb. When I walk barefoot on my kitchen floor, it feels like I am walking on sand. I have had a doppler exray & a vien test for circulation, both came out fine.
K. My toes are numb. When I walk barefoot on my kitchen floor, it feels like I am walking on sand. I have had a doppler exray & a vien test for circulation, both came out fine.
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
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Probably neuropathy
Need to consult a Neurologist / Nerve conduction study and EMG may be necessary...
Do not take any drug without your doctor’s approval – drug interaction, especially with anticoagulants could occur and may be dangerous...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Probably neuropathy
Need to consult a Neurologist / Nerve conduction study and EMG may be necessary...
Do not take any drug without your doctor’s approval – drug interaction, especially with anticoagulants could occur and may be dangerous...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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