HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Bilateral Nerve Loss

I have had peripheral neuropathy, non- diabetic since 2005. I have bilateral nerve loss in upper and lower extremities, and pain and numbness . I have numbness basically from clavicles downward. Is there any support groups I can contact. I no longer drive, due to loss of sensation in feet and balance problems.
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Your nerves have been affected by diabetic neuropathy which is a condition seen in many people having diabetes for years. At first you must make sure that you do not suffer from conditions arising due to reduced amounts of Vitamin B 12. Taking metformin which is an oral glucose lowering drug can cause Vitamin B 12 malabsorption state and lead to deficiency affecting the nerves. Adding supplements might help. Diabetic neuropathy also requires medications to treat pain which include gabapentin, pregabalin and carbamazepine which are prescribed for nerve pain.

Since you have numbness, you should also check your feet regularly for any non healing wounds and get treated on time. Diabetics with neuropathy often do not realize wounds on their feet and this can also get serious.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Bilateral Nerve Loss

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your nerves have been affected by diabetic neuropathy which is a condition seen in many people having diabetes for years. At first you must make sure that you do not suffer from conditions arising due to reduced amounts of Vitamin B 12. Taking metformin which is an oral glucose lowering drug can cause Vitamin B 12 malabsorption state and lead to deficiency affecting the nerves. Adding supplements might help. Diabetic neuropathy also requires medications to treat pain which include gabapentin, pregabalin and carbamazepine which are prescribed for nerve pain. Since you have numbness, you should also check your feet regularly for any non healing wounds and get treated on time. Diabetics with neuropathy often do not realize wounds on their feet and this can also get serious.