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What Causes Lower Back Pain While On Steroids?
My father has been experiencing lower back pain and cramping in his hamstrings (both legs) upon changing from a seated / lying position for more than 2 weeks now. He can barely walk. He wen to the doctor about 5 days ago and was given muscle relaxants and steroids. There has been no improvement. He is a long time type 2 diabetic so I am concerned about his circulation and possibly his kidneys. I am trying an electrolyte drink with no sugar to see if that helps him but I am doubtful.
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
Answer: Hello,
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I read your question and understood your concern.
I think your father has diabetic neuropathy which can be stopped but reversal is difficult kindly do whole body physiotherapy exercises every 2 hourly for better circulation follow diet advices and control blood sugar and steroids should be given only with physician advice .
Dr. Sandeep patil
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think your father has diabetic neuropathy which can be stopped but reversal is difficult kindly do whole body physiotherapy exercises every 2 hourly for better circulation follow diet advices and control blood sugar and steroids should be given only with physician advice .
Dr. Sandeep patil
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