Well after a lot of tests all his bloods where very very low and pilates were at 60 instead of average 200 to 500 and he has nerve damage to his legs and feet due to alcohol.
He has been refered to hemotoligy and neuroligy.
The way he Dr was talking it is very serious and due to quickness of his appointments both in May this makes me more concerned. He hasnt had a drink since seeing the Dr Can any one give me any links or if anyone has had or knows of anyone with this problem and can it be cured.
I am very worrried as the hemotoligy appointment is in the cancer unit. I did ask the GP but she said unfortunatly she hasnt got a crystal ball.Before any smart Alec says excuse my spelling....PS I may also say the GP was very good
2007-04-27 03:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
PS
My Husband is only 44 and I didnt even realise he was drinking as much as he was.
2007-04-27 04:02:47 · update #1
NIETHER DID HE
2007-04-27 05:08:03 · update #2
I think your question is, should you worry. I think the answer is no. Worrying just adds to the problem. I certainly can't give any medical advice here, as the doctor's may also not want to say anything until the proper test are completed. No one wants to make inaccurate diagnosis. I have had personal experience with nerve damage and numbness in the leg.
Nerve damage can be caused by long term alcohol or drug abuse or suffered injuries, and numbness in the legs sometimes indicates dehydration, and yet no one's case is exactly the same. It's best to try and be patient and remain aware, ready to consider all the facts and test results to determine what can be done.
2007-04-27 04:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by mzero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this nerve damamge may not be cured. This is one of the effects of drinking alchohol. They may be able to give him meds to help with the numbness but it will most likely never ever go away. He will probably wind up needing pain meds and other neuro meds to TRY to control the pain and numbness for the rest of his life. Now that you have seen what alcohol can do to a person use this information as you talk to others to remind them of what kind of permanent damage it can do down the road without even realizing it. I have worked in nursing homes for 33+ years and have seen lots of neuropathy over the years caused by drinking.
2007-04-27 10:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The nerve pain may or may not be permanent. Sometimes it is a side effect of chemotherapy and can get better.
In your husband's case, I would recommend you investigate any Alcholics Anynomous or Alanon groups for the support they can give you.
My brother in law died last month at the age of 45 from alcohol related liver failure.
2007-04-27 15:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, just to reassure you my Thrombosis Specialist is in an cancer center too and I do not have cancer. I do not have a low platelet count, but do have a disease where many people do.. it affects us all differently. Here is a link with information. Sadly many doctors do not test for this, and though it is considered "rare" it is not. I hope all goes well for you both. Best wishes
2007-04-27 10:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by dat93 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the Dr. can't tell you, no one here can tell you. The damage could be neuropathy which is permanent. I hope everyone who drinks reads this.
2007-04-27 10:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your husband could have lost his legs if unattended to=you were very wise to take him to the GP =now he is in the hands of the cancer clinic and they will do their best for him =God bless and keep praying for him
2007-04-27 10:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋