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Debilitating Back Pain. Taking Januvia, Insulin. Side Effects Of Medicine?
I am on Januvia and on Insulin (Novolog and Lantus). I also take Victoza. I have terrible, debilitating back pain. I can only stand or walk for 3 minutes. 2 years ago I was a teacher, but had to retire. I was a marching band director - very active, but can not longer even buy groceries without using a scooter at the store. Can one of these drugs be contributing to the issue?
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
Hi friend,
Thanks for your query.
* The problems are not due to any medicines, including Insulin : they can, however, be due to diabetic neuropathy- an inevitable complication of diabetes which affects the nerves, particularly those of the lower limbs.
* Further, there is a strong possibility of other causes such as, prolapse of a disc (the "cushion/washer" between the vertebrae) or, collapse of a vertebra of the lower back, causing compression over the nerves of the lower limbs.
* I therefore strongly feel that you require an MRI of the lower (LUMBAR) spine. Keep your blood sugar under tight control.
Consult your treating doctor/orthopedic surgeon and discuss the problems with him. He knows what is to be done further.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
* The problems are not due to any medicines, including Insulin : they can, however, be due to diabetic neuropathy- an inevitable complication of diabetes which affects the nerves, particularly those of the lower limbs.
* Further, there is a strong possibility of other causes such as, prolapse of a disc (the "cushion/washer" between the vertebrae) or, collapse of a vertebra of the lower back, causing compression over the nerves of the lower limbs.
* I therefore strongly feel that you require an MRI of the lower (LUMBAR) spine. Keep your blood sugar under tight control.
Consult your treating doctor/orthopedic surgeon and discuss the problems with him. He knows what is to be done further.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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