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I have severe neuropathy and I cannot walk (confined to a wheelchair. Is there a chance that I can recover to be able to walk again, at least with a walker?
Jeff Higginbotham (77 yrs old)

Category: Neurologist, Medical

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com.

The most likely cause of your neuropathy is diabetes mellitus. The treatment consists of pregabalin capsules (to relieve neuropathic pain), vitamin B12/pyridoxine/alpha lipoic acid supplements (to help in nerve regeneration), and physiotherapy (muscle strengthening exercises).

If the type of neuropathy is not typical of diabetes, then, a nerve biopsy may be done to exclude other causes such as CIDP or vasculitis.

Diabetic neuropathy does improve, however, the recovery is partial and not complete. So, you may be able to walk with treatment.

I hope it helps. Please feel free to get back if you have any follow up queries.

Best wishes,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
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Dr. Sudhir Kumar
Category: Pediatric Neurologist
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Senior Residency, Fellowship: DM, Neurology, CMC, Vellore, 2001
Junior Residency: MD, Internal Medicine, CMC, Vellore, 1998
Medical School: MBBS, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1995
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