May 26, 2018 (Started Jun 15, 2014)
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EffectivenessNone (for Improve mobility)
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EffectivenessNone (for knee pain from surgery)
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EffectivenessNone (for laryngeal sensory neuropathy)
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EffectivenessNone (for weakness in leg(s))
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Side effectsSevere (for Overall) (weakness in leg(s))
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
Four times daily
Advice & Tips:
I can no longer use a manual wheelchair because of the sensory neuropathy. I have lost the feeling in my hands now so I cannot push the wheelchair. My doctor ordered an electric wheelchair for me.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Aug 11, 2015 (Started Jun 15, 2014)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Improve mobility)
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EffectivenessMajor (for knee pain from surgery)
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EffectivenessMajor (for peripheral neuropathy)
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EffectivenessMajor (for weakness in leg(s))
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (weakness in leg(s))
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
Four times daily
Advice & Tips:
SINCE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, I HAVE TO USE THE WHEELCHAIR ON A DAILY BASIS AND WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I GO OUT. MOST OF MY FEET HAVE LOST FEELING, AND PARTS OF MY LEGS ARE NUMB. I HATE BEING IN A WHEELCHAIR.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Aug 18, 2014 (Started Jun 15, 2014)
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EffectivenessMajor (for knee pain from surgery)
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EffectivenessMajor (for weakness in leg(s))
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EffectivenessMajor (for Improve mobility)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
After 5 knee surgeries, my doctor got me the wheelchair. My legs have also felt weaker, but my husband can still take me out. We couldn't go if I just had my walker.
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