Common Medicines That Can Cause NEUROPATHY (Pins, Numbness, Tingling Sensation)| Doc Cherry

Medicine is expensive. since you have permission granted to you the various events that occurred. However, once upon a time I can't see it. We will meet The neighbor will surely forgive me. What may happen in neuropathy. This is why in this video, Please ask for that medication. Remember me in all your prayers. To you, to finish if medication is possible medications that are effective the granting of What about neuropathy now? symptoms. And for you to know about the three things that you can do to actually prevent this from happening. Hi, this is again Doc Sherry, physical therapist, teaching you practical health tips and home exercise programs that you can definitely benefit from. Clinical studies have actually proven that medicines, although prescribed with good intent, Intentions can sometimes cause damage to your nerves. Now before we start this video, I want to make it clear that you should not in any way stop any existing medications that you are taking. have. That will be mentioned in this video, not unless you are cleared by your doctor because It may be unsafe for you. A new study published in Current Clinical Pharmacology indicates that aimed to examine the effects of certain medications on your nerves. These studies I have found that such medications can actually cause and induce neuropathy symptoms. Heart medications, anti-arrhythmic drugs such as amiodarone, which are actually administered and prescribed for persons who complain of irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia have been found to actually have damage the nerves. In the study, it was found that anti-arrhythmic drugs can actually affect both sensory and motor nerves. Now what does that mean? Long-term use of anti-arrhythmic drugs can actually cause neuropathy symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and a pins-and-needles sensation, and even sharp shooting pain. The use of anti-arrhythmic drugs has been linked to the loss of myelin. the sheath or covering in your nerves, which is very important for your nerves to function Well. Statins. Simvastatin, pravastatin, and clofostatin, which are actually universally prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels have been linked to nerve damage. The study actually found that those who had neuropathy symptoms and were using statins had been using statins for more than Two years. Now ask yourself, how long have you been taking your cholesterol-lowering medication? Although these heart medications are extremely important in preventing cardiovascular attacks and even death, it is still very important for you to be educated about its possible risk factors so You can do something about it. Levodopa. Levodopa is actually considered the gold standard. as far as Parkinson's management is concerned, Parkinson's is a type of condition in which There is actually a resting tremor, usually in the hands, there is slowness in movement even in walking, and there is rigidity, usually in the limbs and in the trunk muscles. Levodopa is considered the gold standard because it can actually mimic the problem, which is the hormone dopamine for patients with Parkinson's, and it is the only one that can actually cross the blood-brain barrier, which can halt or slow down the progression of Parkinson's. However, The study actually found that 55% of patients who have been taking levodopa are more likely to suffer from neuropathy symptoms. There are various mechanisms that can explain this. However, the most significant one is the decline in vitamin B12 levels for patients who have been taking levodopa. The risk factor for nerve damage related to levodopa use is the use of it for longer than Antibiotics. Fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin have been found to actually cause nerve damage with long-term use. Isoniazid and ethambutol, which are also antibiotics used Medications used to treat tuberculosis have also been associated with nerve damage. Let's examine isoniazid. Long-term use of isoniazid causes neuropathy symptoms in 2 to 44% of patients, and this had been linked to decreased vitamin B6 levels. Now let's check about ethambutol. This actually caught me by surprise because the research actually found that use of ethambutol greater more than 35 milligrams per day, used for several months, caused bilateral loss of vision or loss of vision in both eyes due to what we call optic neuritis or inflammation of the optic nerve nerve. It is good to know, however, that the vision loss was reversible as soon as the use of The medication was stopped. Now imagine the inconvenience and the fear it can instill. to persons affected by this. Now, before we proceed further at this point, I would like to ask a small favor from you, please click the like button below if you think that videos like These are helpful. Thank you. Other groups of medicines that have been proven to actually Damaging the nerves are antidepressants. To begin with, antidepressants actually work by stabilizing or helping with the neurotransmitter serotonin to help stabilize mood. However, this is where The problem starts because accumulated levels of serotonin can actually impair your body's ability to regulate itself properly. your nerves' ability to function properly, giving you symptoms similar to neuropathy. Immunosuppressive medications. These types of medicines are prescribed to patients who have problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and even rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to control your the body's immune response. However, the study actually found that long-term use of these medications can give rise to other autoimmune conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome or what we refer to as as GBS, in which patient sensation is affected, and it can even cause paralysis in the muscles even that paralysis of the throat. Antiviral medications. These are the type of medicines that are used and prescribed for patients who are diagnosed with HIV. However, the research also found that long-term use of these medications can actually lead to neuropathy symptoms. In fact This is one of the reasons why these medications need to be discontinued if neuropathy occurs. had become too severe for the patient to endure. Anticonvulsants. Gabapentin and pregabalin are the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat neuropathic pain. They are actually anticonvulsants and they actually help with the pain by blocking pain. receptors in the spinal cord. However, it is amazing and ironic to note that long-term use gabapentin can alter your pain receptors in the body, which can eventually cause neuropathy-like symptoms. That's the reason why I keep reiterating in this channel that you a comprehensive approach is needed, and reliance on medications alone is not sufficient in treatment neuropathy. Chemotherapy drugs. Platinum compounds and taxanes are prescribed and used to treat different types of cancer. However, these have actually been found to cause neuropathy. symptoms and damage to the nerves. You will find out later how to deal with it to actually prevent it these complications. Metformin. A study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology last year found that metformin use had been implicated in hospital admission due to nerve damage and neuropathy symptoms. Although high blood sugar levels or elevated blood sugar can actually to cause damage to the nerves, 31 different studies were compiled, and they actually found that patients who are diabetic and have been taking metformin at a dose greater than two milligrams per day actually have lower vitamin B12 in their bodies. A decrease in the amount of vitamin B12 has strongly associated with neuropathy symptoms and nerve damage. These are the commonly prescribed medications that have been implicated in neuropathy and nerve symptoms. If you're currently Experiencing neuropathy, try to check the certain medications that you have right now and see if this has been in any way exacerbating your symptoms. Now what can we actually do to Prevent this or actually worsen the side effect? It's best to start with the lowest possible dose. with the shortest amount of time. Most of these side effects or complications have been implicated with long-term use and with certain types of dosage. Feel free to talk to your doctor if you Do you experience any neuropathy symptoms related to your current medication? Have a comprehensive plan. I keep repeating this: you don't need to rely solely on medications. You can combine it with healthy lifestyle choices. For example, in the case of statins, monitor your diet and engage in regular exercise. because exercise has really been proven to actually lower cholesterol levels. You can use vitamins and supplements. If you want to know about seven validated vitamins which have been Proven in research to aid nerve repair, I have a video here. Let this video help and guide you. you. Also, if you want to know about the top symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, you can Check out this video here. If you're suffering from neuropathy symptoms, try checking it out and reviewing it. the current medications you are taking, because even the most important medications sometimes can be associated with nerve damage. 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