Neuropathy??? Is There a Cure? Posted: 04-22-05 13:47pm
I hope someone can help...My husband was
recently diagnosed with neuropathy. The
pain began about 3 weeks ago while in bed.
He woke up with his leg feeling cold,
but on fire inside. This happened just a
few times, but since then it happens about
5 to 7 times a night and the pain has
graduated to his rectum and lower back.
His legs feel "numb" when he sits or lays
down...Sometimes when he's standing.
It's not a constant pain, but very very
frequent. When he gets out of bed, his
legs are "wobbly." he went to the Dr.'s
and was told to take neurontin...100 mg
2xd. So far.......Only about 3 days,
this has not helped at all. "the Dr.
Also wants to do a sleep study test to
rule out sleep apnea. Does anyone have
any information on this? This is all
new, and as he drives truck for a living,
it's essential we get a jump start on
this. Thanks for your time.
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josephcn
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 4 Location: SATX
For Leg Pains Maybe Connection? Posted: 05-11-05 23:23pm
Does you husband have diabetes? I got
neuropathy, am 25, because I went so long
with hyperglycemia before getting a
correct diagnosis for my type 1 diabetes.
If diabetes is present, then it's
important to alleviate glycosolation
(maybe spelled wrong) in muscles and also
keep sugars under control.
For the most part, the major pains of my
neuropathy have subsided, until my basal
insulin (lantus) stars to expire after 20
days. But I was having problems with
major tingling in my feet and butt hurting
for awhile. I went to a physical
therapist who said I had a weak back and
stiff muscles relative to others. He
showed me some exercises I could to to
strengthen my weak muscles. My
neurologist also told me once that walking
is also a good way to prevent further
deterioration.
Thanks for your reply. The strange thing
about this neuropathy is that he had a
complete blood work up and everything was
normal. I will check out the website you
recommended........Thanks and good luck to
you.
