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Have Diabetics, Charcot Marie Tooth Syndrome. On Methadone. Pain Is Worse. What Can Be Done To Relieve The Pain?
My name is pete Dillon I have diabetes, and charcot marie tooth syndrome. I am 70 yo. and weigh 223 lbs. I take methadone 40mg. daily for neuropathic pain. I have been taking this dosage for approx. 5 years. something is wrong, because this dosage is not working nearly as well as it was? or the pain is worse, because the pain is now hurting me much more. What can I do? I have tried to cope with the pain, but I can't stand it any more.
Tue, 23 Jul 2013
Hello,
Charcot marie Tooth syndrome is a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy of the arm and legs.
It damages the peripheral nerves and it is progressive.
medical therapy alone may not help.
You may need
1.Physical therapy: To strengthen and stretch the muscles to prevent from joint stiffness.
2. Occupational therapy: To help you in your day to day activities.
3. Orthopedic therapy: Ankle and knee braces.
Charcot marie Tooth syndrome is a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy of the arm and legs.
It damages the peripheral nerves and it is progressive.
medical therapy alone may not help.
You may need
1.Physical therapy: To strengthen and stretch the muscles to prevent from joint stiffness.
2. Occupational therapy: To help you in your day to day activities.
3. Orthopedic therapy: Ankle and knee braces.
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