Monthly Archives: December 2009

Gabapentin for the Symptomatic Treatment of Painful Neuropathy in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Gabapentin for the Symptomatic Treatment of Painful Neuropathy in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus A Randomized Controlled Trial The primary efficacy measure was daily pain severity as measured on an 11-point Likert scale (0, no pain; 10, worst possible pain). Secondary … Continue reading

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Role of Acetyl-L-Carnitine in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Role of Acetyl-L-Carnitine in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). DATA SOURCES: A MEDLINE search (1966–April 2008) of the English-language literature was performed using … Continue reading

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Mens 3 Pack Khaki Health Socks – Diabetic Socks

Big Stretch Fabric enhances circulation No Bind Top maximizes leg comfort with Stay Up Power Seamless Toe prevents blisters and irritation Anti Microbial coated fabric resists bacteria growth Product DescriptionIncludes: 3 Pair Khaki English Rib Our Health & Comfort Sox … Continue reading

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Mens 3 Pack Navy Health Socks – Diabetic Socks

Big Stretch Fabric enhances circulation No Bind Top maximizes leg comfort with Stay Up Power Seamless Toe prevents blisters and irritation Anti Microbial coated fabric resists bacteria growth Product DescriptionIncludes: 3 Pair Navy Classic Rib Our Health & Comfort Sox … Continue reading

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Nursing Considerations of Peripheral Vascular Disease-diabetes

Your nursing interventions should focus on providing foot care, monitoring your patient’s response to the prescribed drugs and promoting circulation after surgery. Foot Care The primary goal of nursing care in patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease is to … Continue reading

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Dr. Nelson Mane Talks About Two Common Medications That May be Causing Your Peripheral Neuropathy

Many patients diagnosed with idiopathic (we don?t know why) peripheral neuropathy may have neuropathy induced by medication and are unaware of it. The most common cause of neuropathy in the U. S is diabetes. The most common cause in the … Continue reading

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Old Woman With Disabling Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment.

Old Woman With Disabling Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment. Ms Q is a 52-year-old woman who has had progressive polyneuropathy in the setting of diabetes for the past 8 years. Ms Q’s major disability is that of increasingly severe neuropathic pain and … Continue reading

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Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Associated With Diabetic Neuropathy treatment.

Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Associated With Diabetic Neuropathy treatment. Chemical myotomy of the cricopharyngeus (CP) muscle by botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) has been effective in reducing or abolishing dysphagia associated with upper esophageal sphincter (UES) hyperactivity of … Continue reading

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I Have Autonomic Neuropathy Caused By Diabetes And I Have Mottling On My Arms And Hands, What Causes This?

I am a 21yr old female with autonomic neuropathy caused by diabetes, will this ever go away? what causes this? I have it a little bit on my lower legs as well but its much worse on my arms and … Continue reading

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Ulnar Neuropathy: Sane Treatment of a Crazy Bone

Do you remember what it felt like when you banged your elbow on a hard surface and it sent shocks through your forearm and into your little finger? Not too pleasant, to be sure. But on the plus side, the … Continue reading

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