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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Legs While Having Peripheral Neuropathy
Sir, my mom has been suffering by peripherial neuropathy . she is aso a patient of miliory tuberculosis.and also suffering by very low vision. A heavy pain in her legs. she can not gripe her shoe in foot.what is her treatment & how she can get well soon.
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Hi,
Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of anti-tuberculosis drugs. These drugs can cause deficiency of Vitamin B6, B12 thereby causing neuropathy. Hence, routine supplementation of pyridoxine and Vitamin B12 is essential along with TB drugs. Other causes of neuropathy such as diabetes should also be ruled out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of anti-tuberculosis drugs. These drugs can cause deficiency of Vitamin B6, B12 thereby causing neuropathy. Hence, routine supplementation of pyridoxine and Vitamin B12 is essential along with TB drugs. Other causes of neuropathy such as diabetes should also be ruled out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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