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Why did my mother get diabetic neuropathy despite insulin?
Query: Hello doctor, Although my mother is on insulin for seven years, she has diabetic neuropathy and some complications since one week. Also, the doctor tried but the complications are not going. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned the age of your mother. Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication seen in patients who have long-term or uncontrolled diabetes. It may not be completely reversible. However, talk to your doctor about taking Vitamin B12 supplements and Gabape... Read Full »
My wife's feet feel numb and heavy. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 62 years old. She is a diabetic patient. She feels heaviness and numbness in both her feet. She is not able to sleep in the night. She is taking tablet Glycomet GM2 - one tablet in the morning, tablet Sitagliptin 50/500 one tablet at night, tablet Pregabalin 75 and active ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not get worried as your wife's treatment is on the right path but, some changes are required in the prescription. Tablet Voglibose 0.2mg thrice daily. Tablet Glycomet forte one tablet twice daily. Tablet Pregabalin 150 mg at night. Capsule Mecobalamin one ta... Read Full »
I am unable to sustain an erection during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 52 years old, and I am hypertensive for the past 12 years and diabetic for the past seven years. I am using Tozaar 50, one tablet for my hypertension and Amaryl 1 mg, half tablet before break fast and half tablet before dinner, for my diabetes. Of late, during intercourse, I am not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your erectile dysfunction is due to autonomic neuropathy, meaning a dysfunction of the nerve. Troynuron SR tablet is a multivitamin combination of Methylcobalamin and Folate. It is used to treat neuropathy. There is no need to fear about its side effects. Keep sug... Read Full »
Why do I have severe toe burning after getting diabetes?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from severe and continuous toe burning for the last two years. It spread up to the middle of the feet. After 30 to 45 minutes of walking the burning becomes more intolerable. I wake up in the night due to disturbed sleep. My age is 69 years, and weight is 182 pounds. I am d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. It seems that you have been suffering from diabetic neuropathy. However, I would like to exclude vitamin B12 deficiency as well as high uric acid before stating this. So, I would like you to get the following investigations. Serum vitamin B12 assa... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in my fingers. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic and hypertensive. My problem is, if I touch anything with my fingers, I get a burning sensation and I drop it down. Please advise me on this. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaints and previous history of diabetes, I think you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus. I will recommend some medications as mentioned below. Also, some investigations are to be performed. Investigations to be done ... Read Full »
How can I manage diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 50-year-old male. I am diabetic for the past ten years. I have had severe foot pain for the past 15 days. The pain in my left foot is more severe compared to my right foot. The pain is like pins and needles and is also intermittent. This foot pain often occurs at night. My doctor di... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is not a curable condition. With available medications, symptoms of pins and needle sensation can get improved. If you have doubts about diagnosis, then I would like to know some further details about your symptoms, 1. Did the foot pain ... Read Full »
Why do I suffer from numbness and itching in my hands?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from anxiety and depression from past few years. I took various antidepressants. Now I am taking Vilazodone, one tablet in the morning and Lonazep 0.25 mg from last ten days. But I am having breathlessness and palpitations when I do any small physical activity and irrita... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to know that despite the best efforts you are not responding with current antidepressants and there are active symptoms. I suggest the following treatment given a diagnosis of diabetes with depression. Take Tablet Duloxetine (Duzela M) 30 mg in the morning... Read Full »
Can vitamin B12 deficiency damage the nerve and affect the feet?
Query: Hi doctor,I am diabetic, suffering from left side chest pain for the past 1.5 years, and have high triglycerides. I have symptoms like fatigue, breathlessness, anxiety, and numbness in the legs. I did a CT angiography test, lipid profile, ECG, ECHO, and TMT. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your ECG (echocardiography) and TMT (treadmill test) are all normal but triglycerides are on higher side due to obesity with fatty liver changes and gallbladder stone. Your symptoms are no... Read Full »
How do we manage neuropathy in diabetic patients?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is a 55-year-old female who took her first dosage of the vaccine before 25 days. Now she suffers from hand and leg pain on the side the vaccine was taken. She is not having a proper sleep because of this pain. If the spray is used, she is getting relief, but the pain is once ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Which part exactly is she having pain? Pain may be due to neuropathy or reduced Calcium and Vitamin D (possibly). In diabetics, it is more likely to be neuropathy. Therefore, she needs Calcium supplements and high-dose Vitamin D. I suggest her with Tablet Shelcal 500 (C... Read Full »
Which is better for diabetic neuropathy, Gabapentin or Pregabalin?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 52-year-old male with a weight of 176 pounds. I am diabetic. My doctor advised me to take Gabapentin NT 400 for neuropathy. Previously, I was taking Pregabalin 150 mg. On seeing some reviews online, I found that ninety percent of patients are against taking Gabapentin. It causes co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gabapentin is more potent than Pregabalin. It is an excellent drug. The possible side effect is dizziness. As you have taken Pregabalin 150 mg previously and so Gabapentin suits you. Gabapentin NT contains Nortryptilline which helps with neuropathic pain. Most of the di... Read Full »