MOTOR NEUROPATHY

[sunset709]

I have had numerous falls since August 2020 and have become weaker with muscle wastage and muscle twitches. I have high blood pressure with sudden drops and was referred to Cardiology and Neurology. After a fall a couple of weeks ago I was admitted to hospital for 5 nights and the Neurologist thinks I have motor neuropathy probably caused by my type 2 diabetes. I have been on Metformin for over ten years and told my diabetes was under control. I am now awaiting further tests and at home and without my wife would not be able to cope. She is Florence Nightingale and we also have had a stair lift installed and stopped smoking and now vaping.

My main problems are I am so tired and sleep or dose so much. I do not enjoy eating it is a real effort. I am scared of falling and so going out is really scary. They have installed rails to outside door entrances but the steps down are scary. I have to go for spine mri Friday and it making me anxious the journey and the scan. It a mobile scanner what happens if I panic or need to go to toilet?

Be great to talk to someone in similar situation

Any advice

Thanks

Steve

Any advice.

[Qualipop]

I've used severa; Mobile MRIs. They are like huge caravans and have toilets. If you can't manage stairs up to he door, hey have a wheelchair lift. Like all MRI scanners hey are very noisy. You will be given ear plugs or headphones and hey play music. YOu will also have a buzzer near your hand in case of any problems. They are very confined; only an inch or so above your nose. Just close your eyes and listen to he music.I have peripheral neuropathy and often can't feel my left foot so you have my sympathy. I hopethey find a cause.

[sunset709 in reply to Qualipop]

Thanks for your helpful responce