including damage eyes retinopathy which can lead blindness damage nerves neuropathy
Pain Management
Patient was instructed on pain management. Diabetes can
destroy small blood vessels, which
in turn can
damage
the nervous system, and these damage
d nerves
can
cause pain. The pain arises from the nerves
that are injured or malfunctioning that can
be from the tip of the toe to the brain.
Patient was instructed on pain management. Diabetes alters sensation in the smallest nerves
, which
happen to lie at the end of the peripheral nervous system, in the hands and feet. Diabetes starves these tiny nerves
. As a result the nervous system becomes confused about what is and isn
The best treatment for nerve pain, ultimately, is to manage your diabetes well. In fact, a major study by the American
Diabetes Association in 2006 showed that strict blood glucose control with intensive insulin therapy lowered the chances of having symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
- tingling, burning, and pain - by 64%. While you can
't control whether or not you get diabetic nerve pain, you can
help control your glucose levels with diet, exercise, and mediations if you need them.
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. If you are having surgery, including
dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tramadol. Side effects can
this medication cause: Tramadol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness, weakness, sleepiness,difficulty falling asleep or staying sleep,headache.
SN instructed patient about ways to relieve muscle stiffness such as performing exercises including
gentle muscle stretching as tolerated, obtaining adequate rest or uninterrupted sleep in order to reduce stress, massaging affected body parts if not contraindicated and to avoid lifting heavy objects. Instructed to inform doctor or skilled nurse if discomfort progress or when severe or unexplained pain is felt.
SN instructed about Acetaminophen/codeine is a combination medication used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can
also reduce a fever. Potential side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur.