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Suggest Treatment For Nerve Damage

hi, had knee surgery which got infected 2 days latter, spent 2 weeks in hospital, had a pic line in for 4 weeks ,nand pills fpr another 2 weeks, my main problem is above ancle to just below th knee is painfull, very sensitive , can hardly touch, even the sheet on the bed hurts when touches it, been told nerve damage, any ideas on treatment and lenght of problem,
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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HI I had understood your problems and concerns, With nerve damage there can be a wide array of symptoms. Which ones you may have depends on the location and type of nerves that are affected. Damage can occur to nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It can also occur in the peripheral nerves, which are located throughout the rest of your body.
In many instances, nerve damage cannot be cured entirely. But there are various treatments that can reduce your symptoms. Because nerve damage is often progressive, it is important to consult with a doctor when you first notice symptoms. That way you can reduce the likelihood of permanent damage.

Often, the first goal of treatment is to address the underlying condition that's causing your nerve pain or nerve damage. This may mean:

Regulating blood sugar levels for people with diabetes
Correcting nutritional deficiencies
Changing medications when drugs are causing nerve damage
Physical therapy or surgery to address compression or trauma to nerves
Medications to treat autoimmune conditions.

here you need to wait and watch, mean while take vitamin B6 with multivitamin tab. do regular pranayamas...
recovery may come with 2years duration...
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Suggest Treatment For Nerve Damage

HI I had understood your problems and concerns, With nerve damage there can be a wide array of symptoms. Which ones you may have depends on the location and type of nerves that are affected. Damage can occur to nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It can also occur in the peripheral nerves, which are located throughout the rest of your body. In many instances, nerve damage cannot be cured entirely. But there are various treatments that can reduce your symptoms. Because nerve damage is often progressive, it is important to consult with a doctor when you first notice symptoms. That way you can reduce the likelihood of permanent damage. Often, the first goal of treatment is to address the underlying condition that s causing your nerve pain or nerve damage. This may mean: Regulating blood sugar levels for people with diabetes Correcting nutritional deficiencies Changing medications when drugs are causing nerve damage Physical therapy or surgery to address compression or trauma to nerves Medications to treat autoimmune conditions. here you need to wait and watch, mean while take vitamin B6 with multivitamin tab. do regular pranayamas... recovery may come with 2years duration...