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Burning Sensation In Limbs, Leg Swelling. History Of Diabetes. Viminta Injections, Medicines Taken. Alternative Medicines?
Dr. Sir. my father (58yrs) has burning sensation problem in legs. Intially it was only legs but now he's saying his hands are also feeling the same. And yes he has diabetes problem from past 18yrs. currently his diabetes is under control but before he had high diabetes problem. He consulted many doctors, one of the doctors told him to take viminta injections (500mcg) and many other tablets, still there's no improvement. Infact one of his leg is swollen a bit now.. m really very tensed can u plz give me some home remedies or yoga techniques to improve his condition..!! :(
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Hello Faiza509,
To say that Diabetes is under control is an unfortunate situation. In fact his sickness has never come under control. To see that blood sugar level has come to normal range is no cure.
Disease has to be understood in a dynamic form which is gradually worsening for the last 18 years or more. Since your fathers disease is becoming worse, he is now developing the complication called Diabetic Neuropathy. The burning sensation is a symptom of that. It will spread from below upwards and then will affect more important nerves like retinal nerves. None of your medicines taken so far has done him any good. So there is no meaning in continuing the drugs.
Homoeopathy considers the patient as a person and treat him. To say that he is sick because he has got Diabetes is wrong. It is only right to say that he is sick and that is why his blood sugar goes high (Diabetes). He can be helped through Homoeopathic treatment after withdrawing all his chemical drugs.
His case has to be taken in detail to suggest the remedy.
Best wishes for an earliest recovery through Homoeopathy
Dr. C. J. Varghese
Homoeopath
To say that Diabetes is under control is an unfortunate situation. In fact his sickness has never come under control. To see that blood sugar level has come to normal range is no cure.
Disease has to be understood in a dynamic form which is gradually worsening for the last 18 years or more. Since your fathers disease is becoming worse, he is now developing the complication called Diabetic Neuropathy. The burning sensation is a symptom of that. It will spread from below upwards and then will affect more important nerves like retinal nerves. None of your medicines taken so far has done him any good. So there is no meaning in continuing the drugs.
Homoeopathy considers the patient as a person and treat him. To say that he is sick because he has got Diabetes is wrong. It is only right to say that he is sick and that is why his blood sugar goes high (Diabetes). He can be helped through Homoeopathic treatment after withdrawing all his chemical drugs.
His case has to be taken in detail to suggest the remedy.
Best wishes for an earliest recovery through Homoeopathy
Dr. C. J. Varghese
Homoeopath
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1. condition seems to be pin and needle sensation or glove and stocking type of anesthesia in your father.
2. as he suffered from diabetes,probably he has developed peripheral neuropathy ( diabetic peripheral neuritis), so it is important to control diabetes with plain insulin 2-3 times/day. Oral drugs may bring down blood sugar levels to normal, but neuritis will not respond.
3. side by side You can consult for Panchkarma procedures like:
. shirodhara,takra dhara,abhyang which helps in activating the nerves and increased blood flow.
4. regarding swollen leg, consult with your doctor who might order a Doppler study of the limb.
2. as he suffered from diabetes,probably he has developed peripheral neuropathy ( diabetic peripheral neuritis), so it is important to control diabetes with plain insulin 2-3 times/day. Oral drugs may bring down blood sugar levels to normal, but neuritis will not respond.
3. side by side You can consult for Panchkarma procedures like:
. shirodhara,takra dhara,abhyang which helps in activating the nerves and increased blood flow.
4. regarding swollen leg, consult with your doctor who might order a Doppler study of the limb.
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HI WELCOME TO HCM
THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY
YOUR CONCERN REGARDING YOUR FATHER'S HEALTH IS NORMAL
AS YOUR FATHER IS HAVING DIABETES SINCE LONG TIME , HE HAS DEVELOPED DIABETIC NEUROPATHY [ PERIPHERAL]
HE MUST KEEP HIS SUGAR WITH IN NORMAL LIMIT
CONTROLLED DIET AND REGULAR EXERCISE IS MUST
FOR HIM PROPER FOOT CARE IS VERY IMPORTANT , FOOT SHOULD BE WASHED AND CHECKED DAILY FOR CUTS BRUISES CRACKS AND TREATED PROPERLY IF FOUND
HE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR hbA1c and URINARY ALBUMIN IN REGULAR INTERVALS
FOR DETAILED STUDY OF HERBS AND IT'S EFFECT ON DIABETES GO FOR THIS LINK
http://www.boloji.com/index.cfm?md=Content&sd=Articles&ArticleID=8804
I WISH YOUR FATHER GOOD HEALTH
THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY
YOUR CONCERN REGARDING YOUR FATHER'S HEALTH IS NORMAL
AS YOUR FATHER IS HAVING DIABETES SINCE LONG TIME , HE HAS DEVELOPED DIABETIC NEUROPATHY [ PERIPHERAL]
HE MUST KEEP HIS SUGAR WITH IN NORMAL LIMIT
CONTROLLED DIET AND REGULAR EXERCISE IS MUST
FOR HIM PROPER FOOT CARE IS VERY IMPORTANT , FOOT SHOULD BE WASHED AND CHECKED DAILY FOR CUTS BRUISES CRACKS AND TREATED PROPERLY IF FOUND
HE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR hbA1c and URINARY ALBUMIN IN REGULAR INTERVALS
FOR DETAILED STUDY OF HERBS AND IT'S EFFECT ON DIABETES GO FOR THIS LINK
http://www.boloji.com/index.cfm?md=Content&sd=Articles&ArticleID=8804
I WISH YOUR FATHER GOOD HEALTH
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