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Old 10-11-2014, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Focusar View Post
My husband has come down with neuropathy. It has progressed at an alarming rate. Within 8 months it's gone from his feet to arms,legs,face,and lungs. He's been seen by 4 neurologists an d been on gabapentin,, lyrica and amitriplene. He's had 2 doctors tell him they won't be his doctor because they don't know how to treat him. Many tests and they can't find the cause. He was told by a doctor yesterday that he's in real trouble with his feet. His skin is changing to 'baby skin' and will lose the ability to walk if they can't find the cause. This is so very frightening. Has anyone ever heard of the term 'baby skin'? Can't find any information on the web.
Would be very grateful for any responses.
Hi Focusar, I am sure if your husbnd was diabetic, you would have said so. I have never heard of "baby skin". Diabetes+aging+blood thinners= fragile skin that bruises easily and damages easily. His urgency about his feet sounds diabetic in nature but the rest of the symptoms do not. You can reply to Glenneta and we will learn more. Best wishes Ken in Texas
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