Diagnosis of Diabetic Amyotrophy- how to treat?
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50-year-old female with type 2 diabetes developed severe pain in the abdomen and leg as well as unintentional weight loss. The patient was a high-functioning executive who was unable to work for six months due to pain and fatigue. The patient had a history of uncontrolled diabetes for eight years without any other complications. Her hemoglobin A1C was 13 percent (the goal is < 7 percent for optimal control). Followed by she had lowered her hemoglobin A1C to 6.7 percent. Although she had better control of her diabetes, she was still experiencing excruciating pain. At home in Michigan, she consulted a neurologist, a rheumatologist and a pain specialist. She was prescribed several medications, including opioid pain medicine. However, her symptoms continued to progress for six months, leaving her unable to walk, eat or sleep.
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@pipi This condition frequently will improve with time and the body will heal itself. Physical therapy and strict observation of blood glucose levels are recommended to help diabetic amyotrophy. Medications may help with the pain.
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