Vascular Neuropathy Treatment in India

Vihaan Mehta, a 58-year-old software engineer...

Vihaan Mehta, a 58-year-old software engineer with a 15-year history of type 2 diabetes, had been struggling for months. It began with a persistent, cold numbness in his feet, like he was walking on blocks of ice. This progressed to sharp, burning pains that jolted him awake at night, and a constant feeling of unsteadiness, as if the ground was shifting beneath him. His primary care physician, concerned about diabetic neuropathy, referred him to a neurologist. After a thorough examination, nerve conduction studies confirmed severe peripheral neuropathy, primarily in his lower limbs. The neurologist recommended a comprehensive treatment plan, starting with aggressive blood sugar control and a medication regimen of pregabalin for nerve pain. Vihaan also began a course of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy. The initial weeks were frustrating; the medication made him drowsy and the TENS felt strange. However, after two months of strict adherence, the nocturnal burning pains subsided significantly. While the numbness remained, the debilitating pain was now manageable. Emotionally, Vihaan had felt like his body was betraying him, filled with fear about losing his mobility and independence. Post-treatment, though not cured, he felt a profound sense of control returning. The relief from constant pain allowed him to sleep, focus on his work, and take cautious walks with his wife, restoring a crucial piece of his normal life.