RON G
Mar 11 2004, 10:33 AM
[I AM A DIABETIC OF 48 YEARS 0F AGE.MY DOCTOR DISCOVERED MY DIABETES
AT AGE 20.I HAVE SUCH SEVERE NEUROPATHY THAT I HAVE TO USE MORPHINE
DAILY JUST TO BE ABLE TO FUNCTION.? ANY SUGGETIONS TO RELIEVE FOOT AND
LOWER LEG PAIN AND BURNING SENSATIONS????
DOCTOR DNK
Mar 11 2004, 07:35 PM
Well you have severe neuropathy if you are managing it iwth morphine. Has your doctor referred you to a pain management clinic or doctor? If no, then it may be time for you to make an appointment and look at alternative ways to manage the pain. It will not be in your best interest to be on morphine for long periods of time and you are still young. Morphine can become habit forming over time.
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